August 08
Background information
Birth nameRay Davon Jacobs
Also known asAugust Grant[1]
Born(1992-01-02)January 2, 1992
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 2023(2023-08-28) (aged 31)
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
Instrument(s)Vocals

Ray Davon Jacobs (January 2, 1992 – August 28, 2023), known professionally as August 08, was an American musician and singer.[2][3][4] He cowrote the Billboard topping hit "I'm the One" by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne.[5] He also wrote "Fashion Week" by Wale featuring G-Eazy.[6]

Life and career

Born January 2, 1992,[7] Jacobs grew up in South Los Angeles.[8][9] Although he did not have any musical influence from his parents,[10] his introduction to music was due to his cousins. At their house, they and Jacobs used the software Fruity Loops to make music, and that is when he discovered his passion.[11]

In 2018, he signed with American music company 88rising.[12][13]

August 08 had two older sisters.[14][1] He died August 28, 2023, at the age of 31, from unknown causes.[15][16]

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2022: Seasick
  • 2020: EMOTIONAL CUH
  • 2018: FATHER

EPs

  • 2022: Towards The Moon
  • 2022: Towards The Sun
  • 2019: Happy Endings with an Asterisk

Singles

  • 2023: Bruises
  • 2022: Water Sign (with Jhené Aiko)
  • 2022: 500 Days
  • 2021: Keep Me Around
  • 2020: Bussdown Your Soul (feat. Barney Bones)
  • 2019: Simple Pleasures (feat. Goldlink)
  • 2019: Lovely (with Bonnie McKee)
  • 2019: Simple Pleasures
  • 2019: Blood on My Hands (feat. Smino)
  • 2018: Spiral (feat. WYNNE)
  • 2018: Lately
  • 2018: Funeral

Other Appearances

References

  1. 1 2 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)
  3. ↑ August 08 (May 20, 2022). "Look Towards the Sun with August 08". officemagazine.net (Interview). Interviewed by Kerane Marcellus.{{cite interview}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  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)".
  6. ↑ "Red Bull Records".
  7. ↑ Brown, August (August 29, 2023). "August 08, L.A. singer-songwriter, dies at 31". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  8. ↑ August 08 (November 18, 2021). "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around"". Wonderland. (Interview).{{cite interview}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ↑ Clark, Kevin L. (May 14, 2021). "August 08 Crafts The Perfect Playlist For Listeners Not Afraid To Tap Into Their Soft Side". Essence.
  10. ↑ Interview: AUGUST 08 On Working With His 88RISING Crew & Learning To Colour | Cool Accidents, retrieved July 1, 2023
  11. ↑ Staff, Wonderland (November 18, 2021). "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around"". Wonderland. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
  12. ↑ Wright, Georgie (April 11, 2018). "august 08 is set to be 88rising's next breakout star". i-D. Vice.
  13. ↑ Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "AUGUST 08 - "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] – All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  14. ↑ Teo-Blockey, Celine (August 29, 2019). "Front Man". The Red Bulletin. Red Bull Media. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  15. ↑ "AUGUST 08, Singer-Songwriter, Dead At 31". Yahoo Entertainment. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  16. ↑ Singer songwriter August 08 has died


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