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]
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 26, 2023 (aged 31) |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
Early life
editJacobs 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
editIn 2018, he signed with American music label 88rising.[10][11] He released his debut project, Father, on May 11, 2018.[12]
Death
editJacobs 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
editHis first posthumous album, Pretend It's Okay, was released on August 8, 2024.[17]
Discography
editStudio albums
editEPs
editSingles
edit- "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
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 – 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) - ^ 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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