August 08 (musician)

August 08
August 08
Background information
Birth name	Ray Davon Jacobs
Also known as	August Grant
Born	January 2, 1992; Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	August 26, 2023 (aged 31)
Genres	R&B; electronic;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter; rapper;
Instrument	Vocals

Ray Davon Jacobs (January 2, 1992 – August 26, 2023), known professionally as August 08, was an American musician.^[2]^[3]^[4] He co-wrote the Billboard topping hit "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] He has two older sisters.^[8]^[1] Although he did not have any musical influence from his parents,^[9] his introduction to music was due to his cousins. At their house, they and Jacobs used the 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] He released his debut project, 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) – Baby Mama Benz (feat. Barney Bones)
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 – GYU (feat. 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 (Interview). Interviewed by Shirley Ju.{{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). ""I'm forever open": August 08 dives into the stunning depths of his intimate & vulnerable 'Emotional Cuh'". 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, June 18, 2019, 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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[scrunchiezine-1] Sarah (July 20, 2022). "Meet August 08: Your New Shoulder to Cry On". scrunchiezine.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

[2] August 08 (July 8, 2022). "August08 Talks New Projects 'Towards The Sun,' 'Towards The Moon'". Sheen Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Shirley Ju.{{cite interview}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[:0-3] 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)

[:1-4] August 08 (July 15, 2021). ""I'm forever open": August 08 dives into the stunning depths of his intimate & vulnerable 'Emotional Cuh'". Atwood Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Mitch Mosk.{{cite interview}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

[5] "AUGUST 08 (Def Jam)".

[Atwood-6] "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around"". Wonderland. November 18, 2021. Retrieved July 1, 2023.

[7] Clark, Kevin L. (May 14, 2021). "August 08 Crafts The Perfect Playlist For Listeners Not Afraid To Tap Into Their Soft Side". Essence.

[8] Teo-Blockey, Celine (August 29, 2019). "Front Man". The Red Bulletin. Red Bull Media. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

[9] Interview: August 08 On Working With His 88Rising Crew & Learning To Colour | Cool Accidents, June 18, 2019, retrieved July 1, 2023

[10] 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.

[11] Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] – All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

[:2-12] Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[13] "August 08, Singer-Songwriter, Dead At 31". Yahoo Entertainment. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[14] Singer songwriter August 08 has died

[15] "LA County Medical Examiner determined R&B singer August 08 cause of death".

[16] "Ray Jacobs shot at 4332 West Adams Boulevard". November 8, 2023.

[:3-17] Strauss, Matthew (August 9, 2024). "Def Jam Releases August 08's Posthumous Album". Pitchfork. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[18] Schube, Will (August 16, 2022). "August 08 Returns With New Project 'Seasick'". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[19] Folk, Antwane (August 31, 2019). "Stream AUGUST 08's New EP 'Happy Endings with an Asterisk'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[20] Folk, Antwane (July 14, 2022). "August 08 Releases New EP 'Towards the Moon'". Rated R&B. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

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