August Rigo: Dreamer, Singer & Songwriter of Chart-topping Hits w/ Justin Bieber, BTS & Chris Brown

Join August Rigo, a multifaceted artist known for his vocals, lyrics, and music production as he takes you through his roller-coaster journey in the music industry. From humbly crafting tunes at his house, experiencing life with a mentally unstable producer, to making waves in New York and breaking big in the industry–August shares it all. The conversation also takes a deep dive into his experiences of working with A-list artists like Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, One Direction, and the struggle to
balance creativity with industry expectations. Interwoven in these stories are the impacts of his Filipino identity and the value of resilience, passion, and positivity in achieving success.

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Listen to August's music on Spotify; https://open.spotify.com/artist/0j4KkLX4P2OPMJfXcatbQ3?si=LtiUIqQNQ2O2PQmELP9WjA

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You can watch this episode on Youtube; https://youtu.be/8laogFPgOt8

Chapters;

00:00:00 Intro to August Rigo
00:04:58 Early Music Career and Influences
00:09:37 Journey to New York and Initial Struggles
00:14:06 Encounter with Music Industry Giants
00:17:15 Unsettling Experience in Atlanta
00:29:39 Return to New York and Future Plans
00:34:47 Virginia
00:39:54 Navigating the Music Industry
00:41:32 A Surprise Call from Australia
00:45:40 Return to the States
01:06:30 Lost in the Sauce: Early Songwriting Struggles 01:07:54 Master of All Trades: Embracing Versatility in Songwriting
01:10:05 Perseverance: The Key to Success in the Music Industry
01:13:16 The Power of Positivity
01:19:12 Impact of Race in the Music Industry & Being Filipino 01:16:24 Reflecting on Personal Growth and Achievements
01:25:44 The Power of Positivity: Overcoming Negativity in the Industry
01:31:39 Persistence and Determination
01:42:42 Why Dreams Don't Have Deadlines?