Flying Lotus, born Steven Ellison in Los Angeles, is a visionary producer, DJ, and rapper renowned for his genre-defying fusion of electronic music, hip-hop, and jazz. As the founder of the influential label Brainfeeder, he has released critically acclaimed albums such as "Los Angeles," "Cosmogramma," and "Flamagra," the latter topping Billboard's Dance/Electronic chart. His collaborations span a diverse array of artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, and David Lynch. In 2025, he expanded his artistic repertoire by directing the science fiction film "Ash" and composing its original soundtrack. ([snapshot.apple.com](https://snapshot.apple.com/us/person/6621245051?utm_source=openai))