From L-R-G: Legendary producer Ski Beatz is responsible for some of the most influential and instantly recognizable hip-hop beats of all time. As part of our ongoing Off the Record series, we caught up with the storied beatsmith to discuss a variety of topics – ranging from his early days as an emcee with Original [cont.]

{Education Through Imagination} Freddie Gibbs from LRG on Vimeo. The Artists that LRG supports have gained their success by being visionaries and pursuing their dreams, by moving against the crowd. As we support the independent and underground culture, in 2012 we are spreading the influence of innovative essence to our supporters. We are taking what [cont.]

Kendrick Lamar speaks with the Lifted Research Group, touching upon elements of music and style.

Gangsta Gibbs (Ho!) returns with this new single presented by L-R-G. Shots fired at Waka Flocka and Rick Ross with the “600 Benz” line. LISTEN: Freddie Gibbs – “187 Proof” Freddie Gibbs – “187 Proof”

Exile compiles some of his best works, to set up shop for his upcoming LP, 4TRK Mind, hitting October 4th. The mixtape features past achievements as well as brand new exclusive music from MF Doom, Bun B, Blu, Fashawn, Aloe Blacc, Dag Savage (Johaz & Exile), Co$$ and others. Exile “Intro To The Outro” Mixtape [cont.]

Ski Beatz is a producer and DJ who contributed tracks to Mos Def, Lil Kim, Fat Joe, and Jay-Z’s debut album. LRG’s Chuck Barrett caught up with Ski for a True Heads interview and took a tour of the DD172 Gallery, A.K.A, The 24 Hour Karate School Dojo. Ski speaks about his previous work and [cont.]

Sad news strikes today as 34 year old co-founder and creative director of LRG (Lifted Research Group) Clothing, Jonas Bevacqua, was found dead in his Leguna Beach home, in what authorities call a “non-suspicious death,” according to the Orange County Register. Rumors have suggested that he died of a heart attack, after news was broken [cont.]