Los Angeles producer and DJ Ras G has died, Brainfeeder confirms. A cause of death has not been revealed. Known for his prolific output and spacey, psychedelic beats, Ras G was closely associated with labels including Brainfeeder and Stones Throw. In addition to his vast discography—both solo and under the Ras G & the Afrikan Space Program banner—he collaborated on music with Flying Lotus, Thundercat, and Open Mike Eagle.

Ras G became known for his extensive crate-digging and ability to conjure cosmic atmospheres with his beats, typically with an outer space theme. “My relationship with sci-fi is from a creational standpoint,” he told MerryJane in 2018. “My label is called Ghetto Sci-Fi Music, which is how I identify my studio and music-making methods. It’s Ghetto in terms of set-up/layout, but it’s a science to how it all works together and fiction to most who come from a more professional studio setting.”

After coming to prominence in the late-2000s, Ras G maintained a constant artistic pace, often releasing multiple albums per year. “It’s hard to explain, man,” he said of his approach during a 2017 Micro-Chop interview. “I’m a music man, I speak through feelings.”

Since Ras G’s passing, his brother Bryan Shorter has started a GoFundMe campaign to help support his family. “All donations that are received will go towards the family in helping with cost, future projects, and ventures to keep His name alive and The BASS KNOCKING!” he writes. Donate here.

This article was originally published on Monday, July 29 at 2:13 p.m. EST. It was last updated on July 30 at 3:29 p.m. EST.