Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorAugust 08, singer-songwriter known for his work with the LA-based collective 88Rising, has inked with Allel Sound, Jhene Aiko’s joint label venture with Def Jam.
His debut EP, “Towards The Sun,” drops tonight and includes the new single and video “Water Sign,” which features Aiko.“August is an incredible writer, singer and artist whose music speaks to me on so many levels,” said Aiko. “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 evolution of our friendship and musical collaboration to have him become the first artist signed to Allel Sound.
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