Jonathan Percy Starker "JP" Saxe[1] (born March 23, 1993) is a Canadian musician and singer. 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]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jonathan Percy Starker Saxe |
| Born | March 23, 1993 |
| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| 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]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [7] | US Heat [8] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dangerous Levels of Introspection |
| 61 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||
| A Grey Area |
| — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||||||||
Extended plays
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN [7] | US Heat [8] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Both Can Be True: Part 1 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Hold It Together | 53 | 4 |
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| "—" 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 [16] | AUS [17] | AUT [18] | DEN [19] | IRE [20] | NZ [21] | SWE [22] | SWI [23] | UK [24] | US [25] | ||||||||||
| "Changed"[26] | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||
| "Anybody Else"[27] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "The Few Things"[28] (solo or with Charlotte Lawrence) | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | —[A] | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "25 in Barcelona"[12] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Both Can Be True: Part 1 and Hold It Together | ||||||||
| "Same Room"[30] | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album singles | |||||||
| "Women Who Look Like You"[31] (featuring Guapdad 4000) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "If the World Was Ending" (featuring Julia Michaels) | 13 | 29 | 65 | 39 | 17 | 20 | 32 | 56 | 14 | 27 | Hold It Together and Dangerous Levels of Introspection | ||||||||
| "Sad Corny Fuck"[14] | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Hold It Together | |||||||
| "Hey Stupid, I Love You"[40] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||
| "A Little Bit Yours" | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dangerous Levels of Introspection | |||||||
| "Kissin' in the Cold"[41] (with Julia Michaels) | — | — | — | — | — | —[B] | — | — | — | — | Non-album single | ||||||||
| "Line by Line"[43] (with Maren Morris) | 2021 | 96 | — | — | — | — | —[C] | — | — | — | — |
| Dangerous Levels of Introspection | ||||||
| "Like That"[9] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Dangerous Levels of Introspection" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "When You Think of Me"[45] | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | A Grey Area | |||||||
| "The Good Parts"[45] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Moderación"[46] (with Camilo) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||
| "I Don't Miss You"[6] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "Everything Ends" (featuring Lizzy McAlpine and Tiny Habits)[47] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||
| "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)[48] | 2017 | The Projektor II (EP) |
| "Golf on TV" (Lennon Stella featuring JP Saxe)[49] | 2020 | Three. Two. One. |
| "Maybe Don't" (Maisie Peters featuring JP Saxe)[50] | Non-album single | |
| "Runnin'" (Ingrid Andress featuring JP Saxe)[51] | 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"[52] | Rehan Dalal |