Ras G And The Afrikan Space Program - Back On The Planet

Label: Brainfeeder – BF039
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: UK & US
Released: Aug 12, 2013
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop
Style: Abstract, Experimental, Leftfield
Condition: Near Mint

Back on the Planet is a 2013 album by Ras G & The Afrikan Space Program, released on the Brainfeeder label. Ras G, a key figure in the Los Angeles beat scene, was known for his experimental, Afrofuturistic approach to hip-hop and electronic music. This album embodies his signature cosmic sound, blending dub, free jazz, hip-hop, and raw, lo-fi beats into a unique sonic journey.

The album has a spacey, psychedelic feel, heavily influenced by Sun Ra, dub reggae, and the LA beat movement (particularly Low End Theory). Ras G layers distorted drum loops, deep basslines, and sci-fi soundscapes, creating an almost otherworldly atmosphere. It’s a sonic exploration of Afrofuturism, space travel, and the African diaspora, reflecting his belief in cosmic blackness and intergalactic exploration.

A1. Back On The Planet
A2. All Is Well...
A3. Cosmic Lounge Kisses
A4. Along The Way
B1. _G Spot Connection
B2. Ommmmm...
B3. One 4 Kutmah
B4. Culture Riddim
C1. Been Cosmic
C2. Injera, Lentils, & Kale
C3. Asteroid Storm...
C4. Find Ya Self (Anu Wrld)
D1. Natural Melanin Being...
D2. Ancestral Data Bank
D3. Children Of The Hapi
D4. Jus There...