Contemporary R&B Singer & Songwriter; Platinum Artist Known for "Testimony" & "I Luv This Shit"; Founder of Shake the World
August Alsina Biography
August Alsina is a New Orleans-born R&B singer and songwriter known for his emotionally charged music and candid storytelling. Alsina began his career by uploading videos to YouTube at age 14, starting with a cover of "Hypothetically" by Lyfe Jennings. Following the death of his older brother, he became more dedicated to music and relocated to Atlanta. He released his first mixtape, "The Product," followed by "The Product 2," and later signed with Radio Killa Records, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings, to release his debut commercial EP, "Downtown: Life Under the Gun."
Alsina's partnership with Def Jam led to the platinum single "I Luv This Shit" and his debut album, "Testimony," which reached number two on the Billboard 200 and topped the US R&B chart. "Testimony" featured collaborations with Rick Ross, Pusha T, and Fabolous, and included the double-platinum remix of "No Love" with Nicki Minaj. His second album, "This Thing Called Life," entered the Billboard 200 at number 14 and included singles such as "Why I Do It" with Lil Wayne and "Song Cry."
Throughout his career, Alsina has addressed personal health challenges, including collapsing during a concert, undergoing surgery to save his vision, and managing an autoimmune disease that resulted in temporary paralysis and nerve damage. He has spoken openly about these experiences, incorporating them into his music and connecting with audiences who have faced adversity.
Alsina later established his own label, Shake the World, with distribution from Human Re Sources. He released the EP "Forever and a Day" and his third album, "The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy," which explores themes such as his upbringing, family losses, and health struggles. His fourth studio album, "MySelf," was released through Shake the World and Empire Distribution. Alsina's discography, which includes mixtapes, EPs, and four studio albums, has contributed to his reputation as a significant voice in contemporary R&B and hip-hop, resonating with listeners through themes of resilience and personal growth.
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