August 08 (musician)

American musician (1992–2023) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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]

Also known asAugust Grant[1]
Born
Ray Davon Jacobs

(1992-01-02)January 2, 1992
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 2023(2023-08-26) (aged 31)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
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August 08
Background information
Also known asAugust Grant[1]
Born
Ray Davon Jacobs

(1992-01-02)January 2, 1992
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 26, 2023(2023-08-26) (aged 31)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
InstrumentVocals
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Early life

Jacobs grew up in South Los Angeles.[6][7] He had two older sisters.[8] 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

August 08 was shot dead in a case of mistaken identity, after a group of Crips mistook him as a Blood over his red hat.[13] The musician's death was ruled a homicide. He died on August 26, 2023, at the age of 31.[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)

Additional appearances

References

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