August Alsina facts for kids
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August Alsina
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Alsina performing in 2015
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| Birth name | August Anthony Alsina Jr. |
| Born | September 3, 1992 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Origin | Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
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August Anthony Alsina Jr. (born September 3, 1992) is an American singer. He sings hip hop and R&B music. He started by releasing mixtapes, which are like free albums. His first one was The Product in 2012.
He later signed with a record label called Def Jam Recordings. In 2013, he released his first official project, an extended play (EP) called Downtown: Life Under the Gun. An EP is a music release that has more songs than a single but fewer than an album. This EP helped him get noticed on the Billboard music charts.
His first big song was "I Luv This ..." (featuring Trinidad James). This song became very popular and sold millions of copies. His next hit was "No Love (Remix)" (featuring Nicki Minaj). This song also sold very well. Both songs were on his first studio album, Testimony, released in 2014. This album reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
In 2015, he released his second album, This Thing Called Life. He also sang on popular songs by DJ Khaled, like "Hold You Down" and "Do You Mind". After taking a break, he released his third album, The Product III: State of Emergency, in 2020.
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Early Life
August Alsina was born on September 3, 1992. He grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to middle school there. Even though no one in his family was a musician, he loved to sing. He was inspired by Lauryn Hill's singing in the movie Sister Act 2.
When he was 14, in 2007, August started sharing videos online. He would sing cover songs on YouTube. One of his first covers was "Hypothetically" by Lyfe Jennings.
After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, his mother moved the family to Houston, Texas. They hoped for a new start. Later, August's father passed away. August faced challenges at home. After a sad event involving his older brother, Melvin La'Branch III, in 2010, he became even more dedicated to his music. In 2011, he moved to Atlanta to follow his dream.
Music Career
Early Releases and First Album
August Alsina released his first mixtape, The Product, in April 2012. Before that, he put out an "Untitled" mixtape in 2011. It had six acoustic cover songs. His second mixtape, The Product 2, came out in May 2013.
His official EP, Downtown: Life Under the Gun, was released on August 20, 2013. He also released a music video for his song "Hell on Earth" that same month. In December 2013, his song "Ghetto" featuring Rich Homie Quan became very popular on urban radio stations.
On January 14, 2014, August released "Make It Home" featuring Jeezy. This was the first song from his first studio album. The album was named Testimony and was released on April 15, 2014. That year, he was also chosen as one of XXL magazine's "freshmen." This list highlights new and rising hip hop artists.
Second Album and Recent Work
On December 11, 2015, August Alsina released his second studio album. It was called This Thing Called Life. The album sold well and reached number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. Five songs from this album were released as singles. These included "Hip Hop," "Why I Do It" (with Lil Wayne), "Song Cry," "Been Around the World" (with Chris Brown), and "Dreamer."
August Alsina started working on his third album in 2017. This album, The Product III: State of Emergency, was released on June 26, 2020. In September 2021, he said he might stop making music. However, in March 2023, he released a new album titled "MySelf."
Music Style
August Alsina's music is mostly R&B. He often mixes it with hip-hop sounds. He has said that Chris Brown, Usher, and Lyfe Jennings are some of his musical inspirations.
Personal Life
Health Challenges
In 2015, August Alsina shared that he was losing his eyesight. This was due to a serious eye condition. In 2017, he also shared that he has a severe autoimmune disease. This illness affects his liver. Because of this condition, he has had several health issues. In 2014, he collapsed on stage and was in a coma for three days.
On July 8, 2019, August Alsina gave an update on his health. He posted a video on Instagram. In the video, he explained that he was in the hospital. He had trouble moving his body. Doctors were doing tests and said he had nerve damage.
Discography
- Testimony (2014)
- This Thing Called Life (2015)
- The Product III: State of Emergency (2020)
- Myself (2023)
Awards and Nominations
BET Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2014 | August Alsina | Best Male R&B/Pop Artist | Nominated |
| Best New Artist | Won | ||
| "I Luv This ..." | Best Collaboration | Nominated | |
| Coca-Cola Viewers' Choice Award | Won | ||
| 2015 | August Alsina | Best Male R&B/Pop Artist | Nominated |
| "No Love" (Remix) | Best Collaboration | Nominated |
Tours
Headlining
- Testimony Live (2014)
Opening Act
- The UR Experience Tour (2014) (with Usher)
Images for kids
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Alsina performing in 2015
See also
In Spanish: August Alsina para niños
