A self-taught beatmaking scholar, Ta-ku has a keen ear for soulful melodies and smacking drums.

After joining the 2008 Academy in Barcelona, Ta-ku built up his reputation with a series of free mixtapes, drawing attention from the likes of G.O.O.D. Music, Dilated Peoples, John Robinson and Chet Faker.

Honing his skills while releasing through labels such as HW&W, Project:Mooncircle and Future Classic, he’s become one of Australia’s most in-demand producers — but music isn’t his only creative outlet.

He heads up creative agencies, like the sneaker and clothing company Team Cozy, and runs Create & Explore, an outlet for collaborative endeavors between video, photography and music.

In 2018, Ta-ku launched his label, 823 Records, featuring his own cover art and images.