August 08 (musician)
American musician (1992–2023)
August 08
Birth name Ray Davon Jacobs Also known as August Grant[ 1] Born (1992-01-02 ) January 2, 1992Los Angeles, California , U.S.Died August 26, 2023(2023-08-26) (aged 31) Genres Occupations Musician singer songwriter rapper Instrument Vocals
Musical artist
Ray Davon Jacobs (January 2, 1992 – August 26, 2023), known professionally as August 08 , was an American musician.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] Billboard I'm the One " by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber , Quavo , Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne .[ 5]
Early life
Jacobs grew up in South Los Angeles .[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 1] [ 9] digital audio workstation Fruity Loops , leading Jacobs to discover a passion for music production.[ 6]
Signing with 88rising and debut
In 2018, he signed with American music label 88rising .[ 10] [ 11] Father , on May 11, 2018.[ 12]
Death
Jacobs sustained multiple gunshot wounds at a LA apartment complex and was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner ruled his death to be a homicide . He died on August 26, 2023, at the age of 31.[ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
Posthumous album
His first posthumous album, Pretend It's Okay , was released on August 8, 2024.[ 17]
Discography
Studio albums
Father (2018)[ 12] Emotional Cuh (2020)[ 4] Seasick (2022)[ 18] Pretend It's Okay (2024)[ 17]
EPs
Happy Endings with an Asterisk (2019)[ 19] Towards the Sun (2022)[ 3] Towards the Moon (2022)[ 20]
Singles
"Funeral" (2018)
"Lately" (2018)
"Spiral" (featuring Wynne, 2018)
"Blood on My Hands" (featuring Smino , 2019)
"Simple Pleasures" (2019)
"Lovely" (with Bonnie McKee , 2019)
"Simple Pleasures" (featuring GoldLink , 2019)
"Bussdown Your Soul" (featuring Barney Bones, 2020)
"Keep Me Around" (2021)
"500 Days" (2022)
"Water Sign" (with Jhené Aiko , 2022)
"Bruises" (2023)
Other appearances
2023: Tony Black – Emotions
2023: House Party (New Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2022: Def the Halls – Under the Mistletoe (with Kendra Jae)
2022: Def the Halls – Silent Night
2022: Marqus Clae – Safe Haven
2021: Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm Ty Dolla $ign & Bino Rideaux)
2021: Yng Webb – Switch Up
2021: IX Wulf – New Street Blues
2020: 88rising – Midsummer Madness 20 (with Danny Ocean , Joji , Rich Brian , & Higher Brothers )
2020: Melo – Talk Less and Feel More (with Higher Brothers , & Barney Bones)
2020: Barney Bones – Warm Grits
2020: Lata Harbor – Wash My Hands (with Marc E. Bassy , & Collett)
2019: 88rising – Tequila Sunrise (with Jackson Wang , Higher Brothers , & GoldLink )
2019: 88rising – Hopscotch (with Barney Bones, Joji , & Rich Brian )
2019: 88rising – Calculator (with Barney Bones)
2019: Jesse Saint John – Alex's Song
2018: 88rising / Krane – Midsummer Madness [Krane Remix] (with Joji , Rich Brian , & Higher Brothers )
2018: 88rising – Poolside Manor (with Niki )
2018: 88rising – Disrespectin (with Rich Brian & Higher Brothers )
2018: 88rising – I Want In (with Niki )
2018: 88rising – Midsummer Madness (with Joji , Rich Brian , & Higher Brothers )
2018: Rich Brian – Arizona
References
^ a b Sarah (July 20, 2022). "Meet August 08: Your New Shoulder to Cry On" . scrunchiezine.com . Retrieved October 18, 2022 . ^ August 08 (July 8, 2022). "August08 Talks New Projects 'Towards The Sun,' 'Towards The Moon' . Sheen Magazine {{cite interview }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ a b August 08 (May 20, 2022). "Look Towards the Sun with August 08" . Office Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Kerane Marcellus. {{cite interview }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ a b August 08 (July 15, 2021). " . Atwood Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Mitch Mosk. {{cite interview }}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link )^ "AUGUST 08 (Def Jam)" .^ a b "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around" . Wonderland . November 18, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2023 .^ Clark, Kevin L. (May 14, 2021). "August 08 Crafts The Perfect Playlist For Listeners Not Afraid To Tap Into Their Soft Side" . Essence . ^ Teo-Blockey, Celine (August 29, 2019). "Front Man" . The Red Bulletin Red Bull Media . Retrieved October 18, 2022 . ^ Interview: August 08 On Working With His 88Rising Crew & Learning To Colour | Cool Accidents , retrieved July 1, 2023 ^ Wright, Georgie (April 11, 2018). "august 08 is set to be 88rising's next breakout star" . i-D Vice . Archived from the original on October 13, 2022. ^ Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] – All Eyes On" . Ones to Watch . Retrieved October 18, 2022 . ^ a b Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On" . Ones to Watch . Retrieved August 9, 2024 . ^ "August 08, Singer-Songwriter, Dead At 31" . Yahoo Entertainment . August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023 .^ Singer songwriter August 08 has died ^ "LA County Medical Examiner determined R&B singer August 08 cause of death" .^ "Ray Jacobs shot at 4332 West Adams Boulevard" . November 8, 2023.^ a b Strauss, Matthew (August 9, 2024). "Def Jam Releases August 08's Posthumous Album" . Pitchfork . Retrieved August 9, 2024 . ^ Schube, Will (August 16, 2022). "August 08 Returns With New Project 'Seasick' . uDiscover Music . Retrieved August 9, 2024 . ^ Folk, Antwane (August 31, 2019). "Stream AUGUST 08's New EP 'Happy Endings with an Asterisk' . Rated R&B . Retrieved August 9, 2024 . ^ Folk, Antwane (July 14, 2022). "August 08 Releases New EP 'Towards the Moon' . Rated R&B . Retrieved August 9, 2024 .
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