Ras G
Birth nameGregory Shorter Jr.
Also known as
  • Ras G & the Afrikan Space Program
  • Ras G & the Alkebulan Space Program
Born(1978-12-11)December 11, 1978[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 29, 2019(2019-07-29) (aged 40)
Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop[2]
Occupation(s)
Instrument(s)Sampler
Roland SP-404
Years active2005–2019
Labels
  • Brainfeeder
  • Leaving Records
  • Poo-Bah Records
  • Ramp Recordings
  • Fat Beats
  • Ghetto Sci-Fi Music
  • Street Corner Music
  • Akashik Records
Websitewww.poobah.com

Gregory Shorter Jr.[3] (December 11, 1978 – July 29, 2019), better known by his stage name Ras G, was an American record producer and DJ from Los Angeles, California.[4] He was a co-founder of the record label Poo-Bah Records[5] and was also associated with Brainfeeder.[6] He released 24 albums and mixtapes since his debut in 2008.[3]

Life and career

Ras G started his career in 2005.[7] He released Brotha from Anotha Planet in 2009.[8] His solo album, Down 2 Earth, was released on Ramp Recordings in 2011.[9] He released a free EP, titled Ainat, in 2012.[10] In 2013, he released Back on the Planet on Brainfeeder.[11]

He died in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles on July 29, 2019, aged 40.[1][12]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

EPs

Singles

Productions

Remixes

References

  1. ^ a b Russonello, Giovanni (July 31, 2019). "Ras G, 40, Hip-Hop Producer and Force in L.A. Music Scene, Dies". The New York Times. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  2. ^ Richards, Will (July 29, 2019). "LA hip-hop pioneer Ras G has died". NME. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  3. ^ a b Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (July 30, 2019). "Hip-hop and funk producer Ras G dies aged 39". The Guardian. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  4. ^ Sodomsky, Sam (July 29, 2019). "Los Angeles Producer Ras G Has Died". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  5. ^ Siegal, Daniel (September 2, 2011). "Finding records in a haystack". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  6. ^ Williams, Harrison (July 29, 2019). "Brainfeeder affiliate Ras G has died". Mixmag. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  7. ^ Washington, Rico (June 29, 2009). "Ras G: Into the Outer Reaches". XLR8R. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  8. ^ Washington, Rico (April 27, 2009). "Ras G Brotha From Another Planet". XLR8R. Archived from the original on December 24, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  9. ^ Ryce, Andrew (August 3, 2011). "RA Reviews: Ras G - Down 2 Earth (Album)". Resident Advisor. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  10. ^ O'Connor, Brandon (December 12, 2012). "Download a Free EP from Ras G". XLR8R. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  11. ^ Raymer, Miles (August 12, 2013). "Ras G: Back on the Planet". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  12. ^ Bell, Max (August 6, 2019). "Spacebase Was The Place: The Life Of Ras G, Blunted Saint Of The L.A. Beat Scene". NPR News. Retrieved August 5, 2020.

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