Gregory Shorter Jr. (December 11, 1978 – July 29, 2019), better known as Ras G, was an American record producer and DJ from Los Angeles, CA.

He was a co-founder of the record label Poo-Bah Records and was also associated with Los Angeles labels Brainfeeder and Stones Throw Records. His prolific discography consists of 24 albums and mixtapes since his debut in 2008, mostly released through his own label, Ghetto Sci-Fi Music.

Shorter dubbed himself “Captain of the Afrikan Space Program.” His music has been described as “cosmic”, “afro-futurist” and “ghetto sci-fi,” blending together jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop and psychedelia.

During his career he has collaborated with Flying Lotus, Thundercat, Open Mike Eagle and Gonjasufi, among others.

He died aged 39. No cause of death has been given but he had diabetes and pneumonia.