Ray Davon Jacobs (January 2, 1992 – August 28, 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] He also wrote "Fashion Week" by Wale featuring G-Eazy.[6]
August 08 | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ray Davon Jacobs |
| Also known as | August Grant[1] |
| Born | January 2, 1992 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 28, 2023 (aged 31) |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Life and career
editJacobs grew up in South Los Angeles.[7][8] He has two older sisters.[9][1] 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 digital audio workstation Fruity Loops, leading Jacobs to discover a passion for music production.[11]
In 2018, he signed with American music label 88rising.[12][13]
He died on August 28, 2023, at the age of 31, from unknown causes.[14][15]
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 2022: Seasick
- 2020: EMOTIONAL CUH
- 2018: FATHER
EPs
edit- 2022: Towards The Moon
- 2022: Towards The Sun
- 2019: Happy Endings with an Asterisk
Singles
edit- 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
edit- 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 (musician) - 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
edit- ^ 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) - ^ 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) - ^ 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)".
- ^ "Red Bull Records".
- ^ 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) - ^ 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
- ^ Staff, Wonderland (November 18, 2021). "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around"". Wonderland. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ Wright, Georgie (April 11, 2018). "august 08 is set to be 88rising's next breakout star". i-D. Vice.
- ^ Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "AUGUST 08 - "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] – All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ "AUGUST 08, Singer-Songwriter, Dead At 31". Yahoo Entertainment. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Singer songwriter August 08 has died
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