Australian hip-hop producer Ta-ku (Regan Matthews) is an influential and sought-after beatmaker known for his inventive, emotion-rich style. His projects dedicated to major influences J Dilla and Nujabes have attracted a cult following, as have releases such as 2013's Songs to Break Up To and the 2015 follow-up Songs to Make Up To. His subsequent releases have gone in more of a downbeat pop direction, including collaborations with Wafia such as 2016's (m)edian, and the guest-heavy full-length Songs to Come Home To (2023).
Perth-based Matthews began producing beats during the ...