August 08 (musician)

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 has 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

Jacobs sustained multiple gunshot wounds at a Los Angeles 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.

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)

Other appearances

• 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

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