(2002-11-04) 4 November 2002 (age 21) Auckland, New Zealand
Occupation(s)
Record producer
Years active
2019–present
Labels
Columbia[3]
Musical artist
Joshua Christian Nanai (born 4 November 2002), better known as Jawsh 685, is a New Zealand beat maker and music producer.[4][5] While a student at Manurewa High School, in South Auckland, New Zealand, he made his breakthrough with the 2020 siren jam single "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" in collaboration with American R&B singer Jason Derulo. BTS made a remix to the song which reached number one in over 15 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.[6]
^Marinner, Chris (26 May 2020). "Laxed (Siren Beat) creator Joshua Stylah on Jason Derulo stoush and new music". NZ Herald. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
^Dayal, Zion (26 May 2020). "South Auckland teen Josh Stylah's Polynesian-inspired tune proves a hit on TikTok". TVNZ. Retrieved 4 August 2020.
^"Laxed (Siren Beat) – Single by Jawsh 685". 24 April 2020. Archived from the original on 15 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020 – via Apple Music.
^Marriner, Chris (14 June 2020). "'Feeling thankful': Teen TikTok star Joshua Nanai has major label deal, R&B star didn't 'steal' song". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
^Lord, Annie (20 May 2020). "Jason Derulo criticised for sampling Polynesian teenager's TikTok hit without permission". The Independent. ISSN 0951-9467. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
^Marriner, Chris (11 June 2020). "Teen sensation Joshua Nanai goes viral on TikTok with Laxed (Siren Beat)". NZ Herald. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
Joshua Christian Nanai (born 4 November 2002), better known as Jawsh685, is a New Zealand beat maker and music producer. While a student at Manurewa...
"Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" alongside New Zealander record producer Jawsh685. The song reached number one in the US, becoming Derulo's second chart-topper...
Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, 6ix9ine, Harry Styles, BTS, M.I.A., Jawsh685, 24kGoldn, and Iann Dior—achieving their first number-one single. Ariana...
three Billboard Hot 100 number-one songs: Kesha's "We R Who We R" (2010), Jawsh685's "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) (with Jason Derulo)" (2020), and Morgan...
fourth consecutive year. On October 2, 2020, BTS released a remix of Jawsh685 and Jason Derulo's single "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)". It topped...
emphasises treble. In 2020, siren beat producer and high school student Jawsh685's song "Laxed (Siren Beat)" became popular on TikTok, later becoming a...
Association. Retrieved February 3, 2022. "New Zealand single certifications – Jawsh685 x Jason Derulo – Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)". Recorded Music NZ...
(4) Sonny James (1)° Tommy James and the Shondells (2) Jan & Dean (1) Jawsh685 (1) Jay-Z (4) Wyclef Jean (1) Carly Rae Jepsen (1) Joan Jett and the Blackhearts...
from the original on October 15, 2020. Trust, Gary (October 12, 2020). "Jawsh685, Jason Derulo & BTS' 'Savage Love' & BLACKPINK's 'Lovesick Girls' Top...
Retrieved July 10, 2020. "Sweet N Sour (feat. Lauv & Tyga) – Single by Jawsh685". Apple Music. Retrieved September 3, 2020. "All-star BBC Children in...
December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020. "21 Under 21 Ones To Watch: Jawsh685, Tate McRae, Keedron Bryant and More". Billboard. November 6, 2020. Archived...
Swift 24 July 2020 30 July 2020 1 35.7 "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" Jawsh685 featuring Jason Derulo 11 June 2020 6 August 2020 2 32.2 "WAP" Cardi B...
on 28 November 2017. Retrieved 5 December 2017. "Fourth Week At 1 for Jawsh685 x Jason Derulo". ARIA Charts. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 26 July 2020. Segaert...
group Stephen Berry (born 1983), politician and political commentator Jawsh685 (born 2002), musician Erika Taeang, teacher "ArcGIS Web Application"....
Nothing but Thieves, Idris Elba, Major Lazer, Rosalía, Lil Tjay, and Jawsh685. In June, the FIA announced it had chosen Assetto Corsa Competizione as...
Jamiroquai England "Deeper Underground" 1998 1 Jawsh685 New Zealand "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" 2020 3 Jawsh685 and Jason Derulo Jay-Z United States "Crazy...
"if i were u" with blackbear and "Sweet and Sour" with artists Tyga and Jawsh685. Most notably, Lauv, alongside Saweetie collaborated with Ava Max for...