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. Follow August on Instagram; https://instagram.com/augamatic/ Listen to August's music on Spotify; https://open.spotify.com/artist/0j4KkLX4P2OPMJfXcatbQ3?si=LtiUIqQNQ2O2PQmELP9WjA Follow DDHD on Instagram; https://instagram.com/ddhdpodcast/ 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?