Ta-Ku

Australian hip-hop producer Ta-ku (Regan Matthews) quietly became one of the most influential and sought-after beatmakers of the 2010s due to 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. During the second half of the decade, Ta-ku went in more of a downbeat pop direction, frequently collaborating with duet partner Wafia on releases such as 2016's (m)edian. Perth-based Matthews began producing bea...