Ras G | |
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Birth name | Gregory Shorter, Jr. |
Also known as | Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program Ras G & The Alkebulan Space Program |
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Instrumental hip hop, electronic jazz, noise, experimental |
Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ |
Instruments | Sampler |
Years active | 2005-present |
Labels | Brainfeeder, Leaving Records, Poo-Bah Records, Ramp Recordings |
Associated acts | Open Mike Eagle, Samiyam, Flying Lotus |
Website | www |
Gregory Shorter, Jr. (born 1979-1980), better known by his stage name Ras G, is an instrumental hip hop producer and DJ from Los Angeles, California.
He is associated with the record label Brainfeeder established by fellow producer Flying Lotus as well as Poo-Bah Records, a label Ras G co-founded with partners Ron Stivers and multi-genre music producer Black Monk.
Ras G released Brotha from Anotha Planet in 2009. His solo album, Down 2 Earth, was released on Ramp Recordings in 2011. He released the free EP, Ainat, in 2012. He released Back on the Planet on Brainfeeder in 2013.