In 2008, an invite to the prestigious Red Bull Music Academy in Barcelona, taking counsel from the likes of of DJ Toomp, Chuck D, Bun B, Omas Keith, and Dennis Coffey, and sharing alumni status with artists like Teebs, Onra, Dorian Concept, and Pursuit Grooves. The trip was a breakthrough moment for Ta-Ku as he channeled his experience and new found motivation to liberate a slew of free beat tapes within months of his return. Shortly after flooding the internet with a diverse array of releases, his output was rewarded with subsequent collaborations involving CyHi Da Prynce (G.O.O.D. Music), John Robinson, Raashan Ahmad, (Paper Chain labelmate), Joe Scudda, Outasight, Kid Daytona, Phil Ade, Raaka, (Dilated Peoples) amongst many others. Ta-Ku's work ethic continued to garner worldwide attention and within two years of his return from the Red Bull Music Academy he'd become a regular fixture on countless blogs and online zines, securing himself a prized feature on Giles Peterson's esteemed Brownswood Electr*c Compilation.
In 2011, Ta-Ku aspires to take his hip-hop roots and apply them to further experimentation within the electronic and new soul realms. His musical identity continues to evolve with the progressive nature of the genres he has contributed to, illustrated most recently with a Soulection endorsed 24 mixtape and his debut EP and 12" releases through PROJECT: Mooncircle and DakerThanWax respectively.
He has recently released an EP by the name of LATENYC on L.A's HW&W Records in the lead up to his instrumental LP release SCARLETTE. LATENYC is 9 tracks of instrumental future soul music and features Melbourne vocalist Chet Faker.
Most recently he has released the albums, 50 Days for Dilla (Vol. 1) and 50 Days for Dilla (Vol. 2), via HW&W Recordings, in dedication to J Dilla.
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Brownswood
PROJECT: Mooncircle
HW&W Recordings
Paper Chain
Free Form
Feelin' Music
Soulection
Daker Then Wax
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Down for You
Ta-ku Lyrics
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I can't keep away
Are you listening?
I want you to stay before you go
I want you to know that
I'm down
Down for you
For you
For you
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
You still down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
Falling to you
You're like a maze
Can you hear me?
You're stuck in your ways
Before you go I want you to know that
I'm down
Down for you
For you
For you
For you
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
You still down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
The lyrics to Ta-ku's song "Down For You" express the intense feelings of falling for someone and wanting them to reciprocate those feelings. The repeated chorus of "I'm down for you" emphasizes the singer's willingness to commit to the other person and to be there for them no matter what. The line "You're like a maze" suggests that the other person is complex and perhaps difficult to understand, but the singer is willing to put in the effort to try.
The lines "Can you hear me? You're stuck in your ways" indicate a sense of frustration and perhaps a lack of communication between the two parties. The singer wants to make sure that the other person knows how they feel, but they may not be getting through. Despite this, the singer remains committed and dedicated, asking repeatedly if the other person is "down for me."
Overall, the lyrics to "Down For You" convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty in expressing deep feelings for another person, as well as a desire for that person to reciprocate those feelings. The repetition of "For you" and "Down for me" highlights the emotional connection between the two people and the importance of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling for you
Becoming increasingly attached to you
I can't keep away
Finding it impossible to distance myself from you
Are you listening?
Asking if you are paying attention to my words
I want you to stay before you go
I desire your presence before you depart
I want you to know that
It's important for me to convey this information to you
I'm down
I am willing to do what it takes to be with you
Down for you
Committed to you no matter what happens
Are you down for me? Down for me
Asking if you reciprocate my feelings of commitment
You're like a maze
Navigating and understanding you is difficult
You're stuck in your ways
You have established patterns of behavior that are hard to change
You still down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
Checking if your feelings of commitment have remained intact
Writer(s): Alina Baraz, Regan James Mathews
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Eqah92Eil
Lyrics:
Falling for you
I can't keep away
Are you listening?
I want you to stay before you go
I want you to know that
I'm down
Down for you
For you
For you
For you
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
You still down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
Falling to you
You're like a maze
Can you hear me?
You're stuck in your ways
Before you go I want you to know that
I'm down
Down for you
For you
For you
For you
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? Down for me
Are you down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
You still down for me? (Yeah, yeah)
@frey2739
Oh my god, I remember I used to listen to this senior year in high school. I annoyed the shit out of my tablemates because I would never stfu singing this song. Especially the beginning. Things were so much more simple back then.
@D3C1M4L
Omg same
@jasonrfoss248
I'm not sure why Alina Baraz is not more mainstream. she's absolutely gorgeous and has a beautiful voice and just has it all.
@kianagaro5048
Treasure is hard to find :)
@jamisonwilson9052
Hahaha ikr
@Blackfarmercouple
for not crediting galimatias on music he released years before they even worked together !
@BullyMaguiretheForbiddenOne
@@BlackfarmercoupleI heard it wasn't her, it was more of the record label they worked under. Could be wrong tho
@SanVB
We need another collab between Alina and TaKu! Please!!! Vote and make it happen haja!
@jaydekukahikokealohanui2016
Jac Debaires yes I vote full heartedly
@titavaughns7698
That would be awesome!! 😍