AUGUST 08 has been played on NTS shows including Programmin' w/ DJ Kita, with Father Issues first played on 5 September 2023.

August Grant, who went by the artist name AUGUST 08, was an African-American songwriter, musician, and artist signed to Red Bull Records and 88Rising. Notable works by August include his collaboration with Rich Brian on “Arizona,” a track on Brian’s debut project Amen, as well as 88rising’s “Midsummer Madness.” and his work with DJ Khaled “I’m the One” prior to signing with 88rising. He passed away on August 28th, 2023.