Grown tired of mainstream hip-hop?
Sick of stale electronic beats and recycled subject matter?
Never 'bout it, 'bout it or bling-bling to begin with?

Follow these links and expand your mind!
Ignore the commercial rap and contemporary R&B hooks.
Block out the images hoisted upon the masses by way of MTV & BET.
Take a journey to the depths of the underground (watch your step as you click) and visit these beacons of light.

Warning: The web sites outlined are maintained by headz, not by big budget record labels, huge warehouse centers, or manufacturing companies. They are fiercely independent and they strive to protect their well-earned status. However, don't believe everything you read. Check the URL's for your own self.


Dusted Wax

Hands down the best site I've ever stumbled across. Hours upon hours worth of free downloads and links to the best international breakbeat, nu jazz, & trip-hop producers. Based in Varna, Bulgaria.

Phila Flava

The web site I visit to post new beats, listen to other beatmakers, and give feedback. Click on the "Sound Lab" forum...then thank me later.

Gravel Records

Tim Stroh runs this Chicago based hip-hop label. He's also a graduate from the University of Iowa, armed with a nice roster of talent behind him...tell'em Tack-Fu sent you!

Above Ground Magazine

This site has all the content you'll need to stay up on the underground scene. News, reviews, free mp3's, videos, & more! The webmaster also attends the University of Iowa...so I'm going to show some luv with a link...and you should check out the site 'cause it's tight.

Obese America

My man Sankofa is focused futher mucker on the underground level. Translation: "music first" and the listener is blessed.

DJ Vadim

He was kind enough to lend me a track for the "Tack-Fu Presents: the 85 decibel Monks" project, a link to his site is the least I can do.


My Air Shoes
I dig sneakers sun!
I own over 30 pair that match just about every outfit I rock...
check this out if your a sneaker head like me.




SubCordem Beats


Want free hip-hop beats for personal use? Here is a good resource. Straight out'a Germany? You bet!