A pedestrian who died after being struck by a car on Monday afternoon is understood to have been a young school pupil.
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Thania Garcia August 08, a singer-songwriter and producer with credits on DJ Khaled’s “I’m the One,” and Jhené Aiko’s first signee to her Def Jam Recordings label venture, Allel Sound, has died. He was 31.
Def Jam disclosed the news to Variety on Tuesday afternoon with a statement that reads as follows: “The entire Def Jam family mourns the tragic loss of Ray ‘August 08’ Jacobs. A brilliant songwriter, an accomplished musician and a singular artist, August will remain in our memory as a beloved colleague and friend.
We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.” 88rising, the artist collective to which August 08 previously belonged, also shared the news on Instagram without confirming a cause of death: “RIP August the kindest and most talented genius you will be missed beyond words,” they wrote. “Thank you for being an amazing mentor and a steadfast friend through all these years.
We are forever grateful to you and the joy you brought in every room, through every song. Your energy, guidance and care gave so much inspiration and strength that will be carried on always.” Born Ray Jacobs, and also adopting the name August Grant, August 08 signed to Aiko’s Allel Sound in July of last year in alignment with the release of his last EP, “Towards the Moon,” which included the Aiko-featuring single “Water Sign,” along with his and Joji’s “What We Used to Be.” At the time of his signing, Aiko said of August: “August is an incredible writer, singer and artist whose music speaks to me on so many levels… As a fellow Los Angeles native, I am so proud of him.
August’s talent, love for songwriting and hands on approach with his art is something I can relate to and have a great amount of respect for. It was a natural
.A pedestrian who died after being struck by a car on Monday afternoon is understood to have been a young school pupil.
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Def Jam singer and producer has died, aged 31.The news was announced on social media by 88rising – the collective to which the musician had previously belonged. Currently, no cause of death has been announced.“It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Ray Jacobs, also known as AUGUST 08,” the post read, sharing an image of the musician.“RIP August the kindest and most talented genius you will be missed beyond words,” it continued.
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