August 08 (musician)

Ray Davon Jacobs (January 2, 1992 – August 28, 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. He also wrote "Fashion Week" by Wale featuring G-Eazy.

Life and career
Born January 2, 1992, Jacobs grew up in South Los Angeles. 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 software Fruity Loops to make music, and that is when he discovered his passion.

In 2018, he signed with American music company 88rising.

August 08 had two older sisters. He died August 28, 2023, at the age of 31, from unknown causes.

Studio albums

 * 2022: Seasick
 * 2020: EMOTIONAL CUH
 * 2018: FATHER

EPs

 * 2022: Towards The Moon
 * 2022: Towards The Sun
 * 2019: Happy Endings with an Asterisk

Singles

 * 2023: Bruises
 * 2022: Water Sign (with Jhené Aiko)
 * 2022: 500 Days
 * 2021: Keep Me Around
 * 2020: Bussdown Your Soul (feat. Barney Bones)
 * 2019: Simple Pleasures (feat. Goldlink)
 * 2019: Lovely (with Bonnie McKee)
 * 2019: Simple Pleasures
 * 2019: Blood on My Hands (feat. Smino)
 * 2018: Spiral (feat. WYNNE)
 * 2018: Lately
 * 2018: Funeral

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 (musician) - 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