Jawsh 685

Joshua Christian Nanai, better known as Jawsh 685, is a New Zealand music producer. While studying at Manurewa High School in South Auckland, he made his breakthrough with "Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)", a siren jam single with American singer Jason Derulo in 2020, which reached number one in over 15 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. A remix featuring South Korean boy band BTS pushed the song to number one in United States.

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Early life and career

Nanai was born and raised in South Auckland, and currently lives in Manurewa. He is of Pacific Islander descent: half-Samoan and half-Cook Islander. The "685" in his stage name refers to the calling code for Samoa. He became the first Pasifika and the third New Zealander ever to top the UK Singles Chart.