Within just 4 years of operation in his chosen field, Regan 'Ta-ku' Mathews, from Perth, Australia has evolved from a self-taught student of music into a scholar of progressive bea...read more on Last.fm →
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Jan 15, 2013
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Are we allowed to share two tracks from the same series? Well, we don't give a damn if we can't. This track is jaw-droppingly good. Gorgeous stuff from Australian producer Ta-ku, from a series that deserves tons of coverage.This short, 2-minute beat ...
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David Peter Simon
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Jan 10, 2013
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The other night, Ta-ku announced he's doing a tribute series dedicated to Japanese hip-hop legend Seba Jun, a.k.a. Nujabes. As many have noted, it's an excellent way to start 2013.The series is sort of a follow-up to his "50 Days of Dilla," called "2...
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David Peter Simon
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Dec 19, 2012
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My first reaction? Wow.I really love this Ta-ku collaboration with Miles Bonny. It's smooth hip-hop that sounds like it should exist in the jazzy 40s. It's a gorgeous track that's perfect for winter -- the drums are fantastic, and the song has a magi...
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David Peter Simon
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Aug 16, 2012
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How about this for an album concept: a beat a day, for 50 days, in honor of J. Dilla. This is the kind of album you stop and take a moment to appreciate. Short and sweet, but still powerful. Heavy on the soulful samples and chopped up strings. It's e...
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