Singer-songwriter and producer Ray’ August 08′ Jacobs passes away, aged 31.
Los Angeles-based musician Ray Jacobs, higher referred to as singer-songwriter and producer August 08, has handed away on Tuesday at age 31. He was identified for collaborating with artists like DJ Khaled, Justin Bieber, Jhené Aiko, and plenty of others, alongside releasing solo music.
Ray Jacobs, greatest referred to as August 08 and in addition adopting the identify August Grant, belonged to the 88rising music collective, which shared the information of his demise on Instagram.
“It’s with nice unhappiness that we mourn the lack of Ray Jacobs, often known as August 08,” wrote 88rising. “RIP August, the kindest and most proficient genius; you’ll be missed past phrases,” the assertion continued.
“Thanks for being a tremendous mentor and a steadfast buddy by all these years. We’re endlessly grateful to you and the enjoyment you introduced in each room by each tune. Your vitality, steering, and care gave a lot inspiration and power that will probably be carried on all the time.”
“Thanks for serving to us be courageous,” the put up concludes. “We are going to miss you a lot. Love you, August.”
“The complete Def Jam household mourns the tragic lack of Ray ‘August 08’ Jacobs,” writes Def Jam Data on Twitter. “A superb songwriter, an completed musician, and a singular artist, August will stay in our reminiscence as a beloved colleague and buddy. We lengthen our deepest sympathies to his household and family members.”
Jacobs’ sister shared a tribute on social media that included a press release from his mom: “It’s with our deepest sorrow that we announce the demise of our beloved son, brother, uncle, singer, songwriter, musician, and mentor… He’ll proceed to blossom and unfold his love by his music.”
“As all of us attempt to press by, perceive that all of us come right here to serve a soul (sic) goal,” writes August’s sister. “I discover consolation in understanding that my brother lived a full lifetime of abundance. He was in a position to journey the world and contact hundreds of thousands of individuals whereas fulfilling his soul goal as a musician,” she continues. “I’m proud to have a brother who lives on by music, and I encourage you all to maintain streaming his data and telling everybody how nice he’s.”
August 08 was credited among the many writers of DJ Khaled’s No. 1 hit, “I’m the One,” which featured Justin Bieber, Quavo, Lil Wayne, and Probability the Rapper. He launched his debut solo album, “FATHER,” in 2018, following it up with 2020’s “EMOTIONAL CUH” and 2022’s “Seasick.”