August 08 (musician)

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 26, 2023(2023-08-26) (aged 31)
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
InstrumentVocals

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

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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

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In 2018, he signed with American music label 88rising.[10][11] He released his debut project, Father, on May 11, 2018.[12]

Death

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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

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His first posthumous album, Pretend It's Okay, was released on August 8, 2024.[17]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Father (2018)[12]
  • Emotional Cuh (2020)[4]
  • Seasick (2022)[18]
  • Pretend It's Okay (2024)[17]

EPs

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  • Happy Endings with an Asterisk (2019)[19]
  • Towards the Sun (2022)[3]
  • Towards the Moon (2022)[20]

Singles

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  • "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

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References

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  1. ^ a b 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. ^ 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)
  4. ^ 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)
  5. ^ "AUGUST 08 (Def Jam)".
  6. ^ a b "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.
  12. ^ a b 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".
  17. ^ a b 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.