August 08 (rapper)

Birth name| Ray Jacobs
Also known as| August Grant[1]
Origin| Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres| R&B, Electronic music
Occupation(s)| Singer, songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)| Rap, vocals
Labels| 88rising, Red Bull, Allel Sound

Musical artist

Ray Jacobs, known professionally as AUGUST 08 (stylized in all caps), is an American rapper.[2][3][4] He co-wrote on the Billboard topping hit "I'm the One" by DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne.[5] He also wrote on "Fashion Week" by Wale featuring G-Eazy.[6]

## Early life[edit]

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He grew up in South Los Angeles.[7][8]

## Career[edit]

In 2018, he signed with American music company 88rising.[9][10]

## Personal life[edit]

His older sisters are two.[11][1]

## Discography[edit]

### Studio Albums[edit]

* 2022: Seasick
* 2020: Emotional CUH
* 2018: Father

### Extended Plays[edit]

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

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b Sarah (July 20, 2022). "Meet August 08: Your New Shoulder to Cry On". scrunchiezine.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
2. ^ August 08 (July 8, 2022). "August08 Talks New Projects 'Towards The Sun,' 'Towards The Moon'". Sheen Magazine (Interview). Interviewed by Shirley Ju.
3. ^ August 08 (May 20, 2022). "Look Towards the Sun with August 08". officemagazine.net (Interview). Interviewed by Kerane Marcellus.
4. ^ 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.
5. ^ "AUGUST 08 (Def Jam)".
6. ^ "Red Bull Records".
7. ^ August 08 (18 November 2021). "Meet Newcomer August 08 With His New Single "Keep Me Around"". Wonderland. (Interview).
8. ^ Clark, Kevin L. (May 14, 2021). "August 08 Crafts The Perfect Playlist For Listeners Not Afraid To Tap Into Their Soft Side". Essence.
9. ^ Wright, Georgie (April 11, 2018). "august 08 is set to be 88rising's next breakout star". i-D. Vice.
10. ^ Polo, Maxamillion (May 22, 2019). "AUGUST 08 - "Father Issues" [Live + Interview] - All Eyes On". Ones to Watch. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
11. ^ Teo-Blockey, Celine (August 29, 2019). "Front Man". The Red Bulletin. Red Bull Media. Retrieved October 18, 2022.

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