Gregory Shorter Jr., known professionally as Ras G, was a pioneering American producer and DJ from Los Angeles, California. As a co-founder of Poo-Bah Records and an integral member of the Brainfeeder collective, Ras G was instrumental in shaping the Los Angeles beat scene. His music, released under the moniker Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program, seamlessly blended hip-hop, free jazz, and Afrofuturism, creating a distinctive "ghetto sci-fi" sound. Over his career, he released 24 albums and mixtapes, including notable works like "Back on the Planet" and "Stargate Music." Ras G's innovative approach and deep exploration of sound continue to influence and inspire artists worldwide. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ras_G?utm_source=openai))