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]
Jawsh 685 | |
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Birth name | Joshua Christian Nanai |
Also known as | Joshua Stylah[1][2] |
Born | Auckland, New Zealand | 4 November 2002
Occupation(s) | Record producer |
Years active | 2019–present |
Labels | Columbia[3] |
Nanai was born and raised in South Auckland, and currently lives in Manurewa.[7][8] He is of mixed Pacific Islander descent: half-Samoan and half-Cook Islander.[7][9][10] The "685" in his stage name refers to the calling code for Samoa.[11] He became the first Pasifika and the third New Zealander ever to top the UK Singles Chart.[10]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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NZ [12] |
AUS [13] |
AUT [14] |
BEL [15] |
CAN [16] |
GER [17] |
SWE [18] |
SWI [19] |
UK [20] |
US [21] | ||||
"Laxed (Siren Beat)" | 2020 | —[A] | — | — | — | — | — | —[B] | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |
"Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" (with Jason Derulo)[C] |
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||
"Sweet & Sour" (featuring Lauv and Tyga)[32] |
8 | — | — | — | — | — | 89 | — | — | — |
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"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Award | Year[D] | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
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Gaon Chart Music Awards | 2021 | "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) (BTS Remix)" (with Jason Derulo and BTS) | Song of the Year – October | Nominated | [34] |
iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2021 | "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)" (with Jason Derulo) | TikTok Bop of the Year | Nominated | [35] |
Melon Music Awards | 2020 | "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat) (BTS Remix)" (with Jason Derulo and BTS) | Best Pop | Nominated | [36] |