Melbourne Rapper TakTix Returns With “Money Talk”

Melbourne rapper TakTix has opened his 2026 account with “Money Talk,” a single that arrives with enough craft behind it to justify the wait. The track pairs unhurried production with a considered visual, marking a deliberate first move from one of Melbourne’s more interesting underground voices.

Where the Track Finds Its Pocket

The production rides a smooth bass guitar groove anchored by organ stabs and piano chord hits, setting a pace that is slow but purposeful. Trap-influenced drums add momentum underneath, with clap rolls and triplet patterns pushing the track forward without rushing it. It is the kind of beat that gives a rapper room to breathe, and TakTix uses it well.

The mastering, handled by Channy (@channywings), is one of the more distinctive technical choices on the record. Cuts and added effects create a stop-start feel that punctuates punchlines rather than sitting behind them. The mix, credited to MixedByDaniel (@mixedbydaniel), keeps everything balanced, with a low-end filtered outro that gives the track a clean and considered exit.

Lyrically, “Money Talk” does what the title suggests. TakTix centres the record on motivation, ambition, and the realities of the grind. It leans into braggadocio without feeling empty. The hook opens with a direct reference to the iced-out AP Royal Oak seen in the video, while the jewellery throughout, including a Miami Cuban link chain with a custom TakTix pendant, acts as both personal statement and visual shorthand.

What separates the track sonically from much of the local scene is its melodic closing section. Auto-tuned and higher pitched, it carries a texture reminiscent of D-Block Europe while still sitting comfortably within an Australian context. Melodic delivery is not new locally, but this particular register is less common, and it lands as a genuine stylistic marker rather than imitation.

A Product of the Melbourne System

TakTix operates within Melbourne’s underground drill and street rap ecosystem, a scene that has developed its own identity somewhat removed from Sydney’s more UK-influenced output. His releases to date have leaned into environment, realism, and presence, building an audience through consistent visual drops rather than industry infrastructure.

“Money Talk” follows that pattern but represents a step up in both production quality and visual ambition.

Australian hip-hop’s centre of gravity has been shifting for some time, and Melbourne’s underground scene has grown in both depth and output. Artists are building audiences on their own terms, outside traditional pathways.

TakTix sits within that movement. Not yet a breakout name, but the type of artist whose releases begin to define what a scene is capable of.

“Money Talk” stands out because it is a complete release. Production, mix, master, and visual all operate at the same level. That kind of cohesion is not always present in independent output, and when it is, it raises the ceiling for how the scene is perceived.

Pushing Independent Visuals Forward

The video for “Money Talk,” shot and directed by ZacoBro, is the release’s most immediate standout. A rotating scene concept threads multiple locations and performance setups into a single continuous flow, with TakTix moving between them seamlessly.

Visual effects tied to the track’s clap rolls clone the artist mid-performance, while the pacing of the edit mirrors the energy of the record closely enough that the concept holds together despite its complexity.

TakTix even references the director directly in one of the sharper bars. “Like Spenny said, I feel like Zaco though, I’m shooting all these clips.” It works as both a flex and an acknowledgement of the collaboration behind the release.

ZacoBro has been steadily raising the visual standard for independent releases in the national scene, and this feels like his most complete work to date.

The Next Move

TakTix has made it clear that 2026 is an intentional year. Whether “Money Talk” is the beginning of a larger rollout or a standalone statement is still unclear, but the level of execution across every element suggests a team operating with direction.

If this is the benchmark early in the year, both TakTix and Melbourne’s underground scene are worth close attention moving forward.