August 08 (musician)

August 08
August 08
Background information
Also known as	August Grant
Born	Ray Davon Jacobs; January 2, 1992; Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	August 26, 2023 (aged 31); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	R&B; electronic;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter; rapper;
Instrument	Vocals

Ray Davon Jacobs (January 2, 1992 – August 26, 2023), known professionally as August 08, was an American musician. He co-wrote the Billboard topping hit "I'm the One" by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne.

Early life

Jacobs grew up in South Los Angeles. He had two older sisters. Although he did not have any musical influence from his parents, 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.

Signing with 88rising and debut

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

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. The musician's death was ruled a homicide. He died on August 26, 2023, at the age of 31.

Posthumous album

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

Discography

Studio albums

Father (2018)
Emotional Cuh (2020)
Seasick (2022)
Pretend It's Okay (2024)

EPs

Happy Endings with an Asterisk (2019)
Towards the Sun (2022)
Towards the Moon (2022)

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

Rich Brian – "Arizona" (2018)
88rising – "Midsummer Madness" with Joji, Rich Brian & Higher Brothers (2018)
88rising – "I Want In" with Niki (2018)
88rising – "Disrespectin" with Rich Brian & Higher Brothers (2018)
88rising – "Poolside Manor" with Niki (2018)
88rising & Krane – "Midsummer Madness [Krane Remix]" with Joji, Rich Brian & Higher Brothers (2018)
Jesse Saint John – "Alex's Song" (2019)
88rising – "Calculator" with Barney Bones (2019)
88rising – "Hopscotch" with Barney Bones, Joji & Rich Brian (2019)
88rising – "Tequila Sunrise" with Jackson Wang, Higher Brothers & GoldLink (2020)
Lata Harbor – "Wash My Hands" with Marc E. Bassy & Collett (2020)
Barney Bones – "Warm Grits" (2020)
Melo – "Talk Less and Feel More" with Higher Brothers & Barney Bones (2020)
88rising – "Midsummer Madness 20" with Danny Ocean, Joji, Rich Brian & Higher Brothers (2020)
IX Wulf – "New Street Blues" (2021)
Yng Webb – "Switch Up" (2021)
Snoop Dogg Presents Algorithm – GYU featuring Ty Dolla $ign & Bino Rideaux (2021)
Marqus Clae – "Safe Haven" (2022)
Def the Halls – "Silent Night" (2022)
Def the Halls – "Under the Mistletoe" with Kendra Jae (2022)
House Party (New Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Baby Mama Benz featuring Barney Bones (2023)
Tony Black – "Emotions" (2023)

References

↑ Sarah (July 20, 2022). "Meet August 08: Your New Shoulder to Cry On". Scrunchiezine.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
↑ Ju, Shirley (July 8, 2022). "August 08 Talks New Projects 'Towards The Sun,' 'Towards The Moon'". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
1 2 "Look Towards the Sun with August 08". Office Magazine. Interviewed by Kerane Marcellus. May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
1 2 Mosk, Mitch (July 15, 2021). ""I'm forever open": August 08 dives into the stunning depths of his intimate & vulnerable 'Emotional Cuh'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
↑ "AUGUST 08 (Def Jam)". Hitsdailydouble.com. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
1 2 "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around"". Wonderlandmagazine.com. 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. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
↑ Teo-Blockey, Celine (August 29, 2019). "Front Man – After years of writing hits for others, South LA native AUGUST 08 is ready to set out on his own with a deeply personal sound". 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. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
↑ Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] – All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
1 2 Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
↑ "L.A. hitmaker's red hat led accused killers to mistake him for gang rival, police say". Los Angeles Times. May 8, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
↑ "August 08, Singer-Songwriter, Dead At 31". Yahoo.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
↑ Elibert, Mark (August 29, 2023). "Singer Songwriter August 08 Dead at 31". Complex.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
↑ "Ray Davon Jacobs, 31". Homicide.latimes.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
1 2 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.

[1] Sarah (July 20, 2022). "Meet August 08: Your New Shoulder to Cry On". Scrunchiezine.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

[2] Ju, Shirley (July 8, 2022). "August 08 Talks New Projects 'Towards The Sun,' 'Towards The Moon'". Sheen Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

[:0-3] 1 2 "Look Towards the Sun with August 08". Office Magazine. Interviewed by Kerane Marcellus. May 20, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

[:1-4] 1 2 Mosk, Mitch (July 15, 2021). ""I'm forever open": August 08 dives into the stunning depths of his intimate & vulnerable 'Emotional Cuh'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

[5] "AUGUST 08 (Def Jam)". Hitsdailydouble.com. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

[Atwood-6] 1 2 "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around"". Wonderlandmagazine.com. 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. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

[8] Teo-Blockey, Celine (August 29, 2019). "Front Man – After years of writing hits for others, South LA native AUGUST 08 is ready to set out on his own with a deeply personal sound". 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. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

[11] Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] – All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

[:2-12] 1 2 Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "August 08 – "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 9, 2024.

[13] "L.A. hitmaker's red hat led accused killers to mistake him for gang rival, police say". Los Angeles Times. May 8, 2026. Retrieved August 13, 2025.

[14] "August 08, Singer-Songwriter, Dead At 31". Yahoo.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.

[15] Elibert, Mark (August 29, 2023). "Singer Songwriter August 08 Dead at 31". Complex.com. Retrieved January 2, 2025.

[16] "Ray Davon Jacobs, 31". Homicide.latimes.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved May 11, 2026.

[:3-17] 1 2 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.