JP Saxe

Jonathan Percy Starker "JP" Saxe (born March 23, 1993) is a Canadian singer and musician. He is best known for his collaboration with American singer Julia Michaels titled "If the World Was Ending" which was released in 2019. The song was nominated for a 2021 Grammy. His "hero" grandfather, noted cellist János Starker, was a multiple nominee and Grammy winner.^[2]

JP Saxe
Saxe in 2020
Background information
Birth name	Jonathan Percy Starker Saxe[1]
Born	(1993-03-23) March 23, 1993 (age 31)
Origin	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres	Pop
Occupations	Singer musician songwriter
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Arista
Website	jpsaxe.com

Career

2017–2018: Both Can Be True: Part 1

Between April 2017 and March 2018, JP Saxe released the singles, "Changed", "Anybody Else" and "The Few Things". In November 2018, he released "25 in Barcelona" as the lead single from his debut EP. He released his debut EP, Both Can Be True: Part 1, on November 8, 2018.

2019–present: Hold It Together

He released the singles "Same Room" and "Women Who Look Like You" between June and August 2019. He released "If the World Was Ending" as the lead single from his second EP. He released "Sad Corny Fuck" as the second single from his second EP, in February 2020. He released his second EP, Hold It Together, on February 7, 2020. It peaked at number 53 on the Canadian Albums Chart. He features on Lennon Stella's single "Golf on TV".

In April 2020, JP Saxe and Julia Michaels re-released "If the World Was Ending" with other artists including Sam Smith, H.E.R., Alessia Cara, Sabrina Carpenter, Niall Horan, Keith Urban and Finneas O'Connell, who produced the song. Each artist filmed their part on their phones from their homes while self-isolating and features on the music video. Saxe explained that the collaboration was inspired by covers of the song he saw online, and he then texted the featured artists to ask if they'd want to get involved.^[2] All proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders, where one of Saxe's friends worked, and the video ends with a special message from a participating doctor about the impact of COVID-19 on countries where many of the doctors are stationed.^[2] In a statement, Saxe and Michaels said, "We are so grateful for the incredible work being done by those on the frontlines during this global pandemic. At a time when it can sometimes feel like 'the world is ending', we thank all of the healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers who are helping so many people in need. Please stay home, stay safe (and don't actually go over!)"^[3]

His song "Same Room" was shortlisted for the 2020 SOCAN Songwriting Prize.^[4]

In 2023, he participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single "What I Wouldn't Do", which was released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.^[5]

In April 2023, he released "I Don't Miss You", co-written with John Mayer.^[6]

On September 22 of 2023, he released his sophomore album "A Grey Area" via Arista Records.^[7]

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Details	Peak chart positions		Certifications
		CAN [8]	US Heat [9]
Dangerous Levels of Introspection	Released: June 25, 2021[10] Label: Arista Format: CD, digital download	61	7	MC: Gold[11]
A Grey Area	Released: September 22, 2023[12] Label: Arista Format: CD, digital download	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

Title	Details	Peak chart positions		Certifications
		CAN [8]	US Heat [9]
Both Can Be True: Part 1	Released: November 8, 2018[13][14] Label: StarkerSaxeSongs Format: Digital download	—	—
Hold It Together	Released: February 7, 2020[15][16] Label: Arista, Sony Format: CD, digital download	53	4	MC: Gold[11]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

As lead artist

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		CAN [17]	AUS [18]	AUT [19]	DEN [20]	IRE [21]	NZ [22]	SWE [23]	SWI [24]	UK [25]	US [26]
"Changed"[27]	2017	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Anybody Else"[28]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"The Few Things"[29] (solo or with Charlotte Lawrence)	2018	—	—	—	—	—	—	—[A]	—	—	—
"25 in Barcelona"[13]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Both Can Be True: Part 1 and Hold It Together
"Same Room"[31]	2019	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Women Who Look Like You"[32] (featuring Guapdad 4000)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"If the World Was Ending" (featuring Julia Michaels)		13	29	65	39	17	20	32	56	14	27	MC: 7× Platinum[11] ARIA: 3× Platinum[33] BPI: 2× Platinum[34] GLF: 2× Platinum[35] IFPI AUT: Platinum[36] IFPI DEN: Platinum[37] IFPI SWI: Gold[38] RIAA: 4× Platinum[39] RMNZ: 3× Platinum[40]	Hold It Together and Dangerous Levels of Introspection
"Sad Corny Fuck"[15]	2020	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Hold It Together
"Hey Stupid, I Love You"[41]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"A Little Bit Yours"		86	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	MC: Platinum[11]	Dangerous Levels of Introspection
"Kissin' in the Cold"[42] (with Julia Michaels)		—	—	—	—	—	—[B]	—	—	—	—		Non-album single
"Line by Line"[44] (with Maren Morris)	2021	96	—	—	—	—	—[C]	—	—	—	—	MC: Gold[11]	Dangerous Levels of Introspection
"Like That"[10]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Dangerous Levels of Introspection"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"When You Think of Me"[46]	2022	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		A Grey Area
"The Good Parts"[46]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Moderación"[47] (with Camilo)	2023	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"I Don't Miss You"[6]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Everything Ends" (featuring Lizzy McAlpine and Tiny Habits)[48]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Caught Up on You"		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Title	Year	Album
"Love Sick" (Alex St. Kitts featuring JP Saxe)[49]	2017	The Projektor II (EP)
"Golf on TV" (Lennon Stella featuring JP Saxe)[50]	2020	Three. Two. One.
"Maybe Don't" (Maisie Peters featuring JP Saxe)[51]		Non-album single
"Runnin'" (Ingrid Andress featuring JP Saxe)[52]	2022	Good Person (Deluxe only)

Songwriting credits

Year	Artist	Album	Song	Co-written with
2015	Samantha Jade	Nine	"Shake That" (featuring Pitbull)	Leon Thomas III, Carmen Reece, Babyface, Antonio Dixon, Kris Riddick-Tynes, Armando Pérez
2016	Foxes	All I Need	"Scar"	Louisa Allen, Janee Bennett, Babyface, Antonio Dixon, Kris Riddick-Tynes
	Snoh Aalegra	Don't Explain	"Under the Influence"	Snoh Aalegra
			"Under the Influence Pt. II"	Snoh Aalegra
	Isac Elliot	A Little More EP	"Wishful Thinking"	Isac Elliot, Trevion Stokes, Jordan Sapp, Johnny Severin
	Mario Jose	Heart of Gold EP	"Tell Me Now"	Mario Jose
2017	Rotana	Non-album single	"Daddy"	Rotana Tarabzouni, Carrie Haber
	Jacob Banks	TBWCF EP	"Chainsmoking"	Jacob Banks, Ajay Bhattacharya
			"Mercy"	Jacob Banks, Jonatan Ayal, Pierre-Luc Rioux
	Anja Nissen	Where I Am EP	"Tears Ago"	Anja Nissen, Carmen Reece, Antonio Dixon, Kris Riddick-Tynes
	Phlake	Weird Invitations	"Brush"	Mads Bo, Jonathan Eikaer, Gisli Gislason, Daniel Wilson, Robin Hannibal
	Snoh Aalegra	Feels	"You Keep Me Waiting" (featuring Vic Mensa)	Snoh Aalegra, Victor Mensah
2018	Jacob Banks	Fifty Shades Freed	"Diddy Bop" (with Louis the Child)	Frederic Kennett, Robert Hauldren, Jacob Banks
	Stanaj	Non-album single	"Dirty Mind" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign)	David Brown, Jonathan Price, Tyrone Griffin Jr.
	Allie X	Super Sunset	"Focus"	Alexandra Hughes, Yonatan Ayal, Pierre Luc-Rioux
	Jacob Banks	Village	"Be Good to Me" (featuring Seinabo Sey)	Jacob Banks, Laleh Pourkarim, Yonatan Ayal, Pierre Luc-Rioux
2019	Julia Michaels	Non-album single	"If You Need Me"	Julia Michaels, Benjamin Rice
	Allie X	Cape God	"Devil I Know"	Alexandra Hughes, Cara Salimando, Oscar Gorres, Jens Duvsjo
2020	Marina Lin	Non-album single	"3 Minutes"	Ryan Marrone
2021	Julia Michaels	Not in Chronological Order	"All Your Exes"	Julia Michaels, Stefan Johnson, Jordan Johnson, Oliver Peterhof
			"Little Did I Know"	Julia Michaels
	Ingrid Andress	Non-album single	"Wishful Drinking" (featuring Sam Hunt)	Ingrid Andress, Jonny Price, Lucky Daye, Rykeyz
	Rehan Dalal	Fruit of a Poison Tree	"Throw Your Fire"[53]	Rehan Dalal
2022	Fletcher	Girl of My Dreams	“Birthday Girl”	Fletcher, Ryan Marrone
2023	Sabrina Carpenter	emails i can't send fwd:	"Already Over" "because i liked a boy" "decode" "emails i can’t send" "Fast Times" "how many things" "Tornado Warnings" "skinny dipping"	John Ryan, Julia Michaels, Sabrina Carpenter, Ryan Marrone, Jorgen Odegard, Leroy Clampitt
	Lewis Capaldi	Broken By Desire to be Heavenly Sent	"Wish You The Best"	Lewis Capaldi, Malay
	Ingrid Andress	Good Person (Deluxe)	"Runnin (with JP Saxe)"	Indrid Andress, Ryan Marrone
	Gayle		Non-album single	"don’t call me pretty"	GAYLE, Ryan Marrone
	Ariana DeBose	Wish (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)	“This Wish”	Benjamin Rice, Julia Michaels
2024	Mau y Ricky	Hotel Caracas	"Muriendo de Miedo" "Pasado Manana" "Cancion 2" "David Beckham" "Vas a Destrozarme" "Gran Dia" "WOW" "Fetiche" "Espectacular" "Fkn Mentiroso" "Amarte Tanto" "Karma"	James Ho, Ricardo Andrés Reglero, Mauricio Alberto Reglero, Ricardo Andrés Reglero, Jonathan Leone, Jean Carlos Santiago Perez, Vladimir Dotel López,

Notes

1. "The Few Things" did not enter the Sverigetopplistan, but peaked at number 19 on the Swedish Heatseeker chart.^[30]
2. "Kissin' in the Cold" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 32 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.^[43]
3. "Line by Line" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 39 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart.^[45]

References

1. "Credits / If the World Was Ending (feat. Julia Michaels) / Jp Saxe". Tidal. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
2. Malhotra, Khushboo (October 2, 2020). "JP Saxe Interview: The World Could Use Some Magic, Melody and 'A Little Bit Yours'". The Honey POP. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
3. "JP Saxe, Julia Michaels Recruit Stars for 'If the World Was Ending'". Rolling Stone. April 30, 2020. Retrieved May 4, 2020.
4. Allie Gregory, "SOCAN Announces 2020 Songwriting Prize Finalists". Exclaim!, July 16, 2020.
5. Brent Furdyk, "Feel Out Loud: Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder & More Canadian Artists Collaborate On New Single Promoting Youth Mental Health Initiative". Entertainment Tonight Canada, March 2, 2023.
6. "JP Saxe Recruits John Mayer for Denial-Ridden 'I Don't Miss You'". Rolling Stone. April 7, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
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14. "Both Can Be True: Part 1". Apple Music. November 8, 2018. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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27. "Changed – single". Apple Music. April 27, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
28. "Anybody Else – single". Apple Music. October 6, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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44. "Line By Line – Single by JP Saxe & Maren Morris". Apple Music. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
45. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 25, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
46. "JP Saxe Releases 'The Good Parts'". Broadway World. November 18, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
47. "Moderación (Con Camilo) – Single by JP Saxe & Camilo". Apple Music. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
48. "EVERYTHING ENDS out now". Twitter. June 23, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
49. "The Projektor II". Apple Music. November 24, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
50. "Golf on TV – Single". Apple Music. February 15, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
51. "Maybe Don't– Single". Apple Music. September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
52. "Good Person (Deluxe)". Apple Music. August 26, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
53. "Rehan Dalal - Letras de Throw Your Fire | Musixmatch".

External links

• Official website