CHRIS BROWN-BACK TO SLEEP, JUSTIN BIEBER-U SMILE, JUSTIN BIEBER-STUCK IN THE MOMENT, KEHLANI-KEEP ON, ONE DIRECTION-GOTTA BE YOU, IYAZ-SOLO,
BTS-ON, BTS-BLACK SWAN, JIMIN-SLOW DANCE, JIMIN-CLOSER THAN THIS, SEVENTEEN-SUPER, SEVENTEEN-HOT, TXT-BLUE SPRINGS,
August Rigo is a Filipino-Canadian songwriter, producer, and artist whose versatility has made him a sought-after force in music. A self-taught musician, he honed his craft under the legendary Trackmasters before breaking through with songs for global superstars including Justin Bieber and One Direction. His work earned him a publishing deal with Sony/ATV and led to a prolific run of collaborations, including Chris Brown’s chart-topping hit “Back to Sleep,” widely regarded as one of the decade’s standout R&B records.
Following a signing with L.A. Reid at Def Jam Recordings, Rigo channeled his focus into his independent work, releasing his debut album The Fall Out in 2015 on his own imprint, Summerchild Records. The project was a showcase of his comprehensive talent and garnered critical acclaim, culminating in a JUNO Award nomination for Best R&B/Soul Recording.
Rigo’s career took a transformative turn after venturing into the world of K-pop. He became an early pioneer of the genre, working closely with emerging trainees and idols. His contributions include co-writing the lead singles ‘On’ and ‘Black Swan’ for BTS's Billboard #1 album, Map of the Soul: 7, and penning for leading artists like Seventeen, Jimin, and NCT, cementing his role as key collaborator in the genre.
With a career spanning over two decades, August Rigo is defined by his dedication to musical excellence. He continues to bridge genres and cultures with the ability to seamlessly move between creative roles and markets. has established him as a trailblazer whose influence resonates worldwide.
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