# 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.

## Career
### 2017–2018: Both Can Be True: Part 1

Between April 2017 and March 2018, 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.

### 2019–2021: Hold It Together and Dangerous Levels of Introspection

Saxe released the singles "Same Room" and "Women Who Look Like You" between June and August 2019. He released "If the World Was Ending" featuring Julia Michaels 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, Saxe and 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. 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. 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!)"
His song "Same Room" was shortlisted for the 2020 SOCAN Songwriting Prize.
He released his debut studio album Dangerous Levels of Introspection on June 25, 2021.

### 2022–present: A Grey Area

In 2023, Saxe 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.
In April 2023, he released "I Don't Miss You", co-written with John Mayer.
On September 22, 2023, he released his sophomore studio album A Grey Area via Arista Records.

## Discography
### Studio albums

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

### Live albums

| Title | Details |
| A Grey Area (Live Sessions) | Released: February 9, 2024 Label: Arista Format: CD, digital download |
| Live on Stage | Released: June 28, 2024 Label: Arista Format: CD, digital download |

### Extended plays

| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications |
| Title | Details | CAN | US Heat | Certifications |
| Both Can Be True: Part 1 | Released: November 8, 2018 Label: StarkerSaxeSongs Format: Digital download | — | — | |
| Hold It Together | Released: February 7, 2020 Label: Arista, Sony Format: CD, digital download | 53 | 4 | MC: Gold |
| Articulate Excuses | Releasing: April 18, 2025 Label: Arista, Sony Format: CD, digital download | To be released | To be released | To be released |
| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |||||

### Singles
#### As lead artist

| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
| Title | Year | CAN | AUS | AUT | DEN | IRE | NZ | SWE | SWI | UK | US | Certifications | Album |
| "Changed" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Anybody Else" | 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "The Few Things" (solo or with Charlotte Lawrence) | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "25 in Barcelona" | 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Both Can Be True: Part 1 and Hold It Together |
| "Same Room" | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "Women Who Look Like You" (featuring Guapdad 4000) | 2019 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album singles |
| "If the World Was Ending" (featuring Julia Michaels) | 2019 | 13 | 29 | 65 | 39 | 17 | 20 | 32 | 56 | 14 | 27 | MC: 7× Platinum ARIA: 3× Platinum BPI: 2× Platinum GLF: 2× Platinum IFPI AUT: Platinum IFPI DEN: Platinum IFPI SWI: Gold RIAA: 4× Platinum RMNZ: 3× Platinum | Hold It Together and Dangerous Levels of Introspection |
| "Sad Corny Fuck" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Hold It Together |
| "Hey Stupid, I Love You" | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album single |
| "A Little Bit Yours" | 2020 | 86 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | MC: Platinum | Dangerous Levels of Introspection |
| "Kissin' in the Cold" (with Julia Michaels) | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album single |
| "Line by Line" (with Maren Morris) | 2021 | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | MC: Gold | Dangerous Levels of Introspection |
| "Like That" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Dangerous Levels of Introspection |
| "Dangerous Levels of Introspection" | 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Dangerous Levels of Introspection |
| "When You Think of Me" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | A Grey Area |
| "The Good Parts" | 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | A Grey Area |
| "Moderación" (with Camilo) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | A Grey Area |
| "I Don't Miss You" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | A Grey Area |
| "Everything Ends" (featuring Lizzy McAlpine and Tiny Habits) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | A Grey Area |
| "Caught Up on You" | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | A Grey Area |
| "Anywhere" (with Carla Morrison) | 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Non-album single |
| "Safe" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Articulate Excuses |
| "Smartphone Make Me Dumb" | 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | Articulate Excuses |
| "—" 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) | 2017 | The Projektor II (EP) |
| "Golf on TV" (Lennon Stella featuring JP Saxe) | 2020 | Three. Two. One. |
| "Maybe Don't" (Maisie Peters featuring JP Saxe) | 2020 | Non-album single |
| "Runnin'" (Ingrid Andress featuring JP Saxe) | 2022 | Good Person (Deluxe only) |
| "Without You" (Petit Biscuit and Surf Mesa featuring JP Saxe) | 2024 | Non-album single |

### 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 |
| 2016 | Snoh Aalegra | Don't Explain | "Under the Influence" | Snoh Aalegra |
| 2016 | Snoh Aalegra | Don't Explain | "Under the Influence Pt. II" | Snoh Aalegra |
| 2016 | Isac Elliot | A Little More EP | "Wishful Thinking" | Isac Elliot, Trevion Stokes, Jordan Sapp, Johnny Severin |
| 2016 | Mario Jose | Heart of Gold EP | "Tell Me Now" | Mario Jose |
| 2017 | Rotana | Non-album single | "Daddy" | Rotana Tarabzouni, Carrie Haber |
| 2017 | Jacob Banks | TBWCF EP | "Chainsmoking" | Jacob Banks, Ajay Bhattacharya |
| 2017 | Jacob Banks | TBWCF EP | "Mercy" | Jacob Banks, Jonatan Ayal, Pierre-Luc Rioux |
| 2017 | Anja Nissen | Where I Am EP | "Tears Ago" | Anja Nissen, Carmen Reece, Antonio Dixon, Kris Riddick-Tynes |
| 2017 | Phlake | Weird Invitations | "Brush" | Mads Bo, Jonathan Eikaer, Gisli Gislason, Daniel Wilson, Robin Hannibal |
| 2017 | 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 |
| 2018 | Stanaj | Non-album single | "Dirty Mind" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign) | David Brown, Jonathan Price, Tyrone Griffin Jr. |
| 2018 | Allie X | Super Sunset | "Focus" | Alexandra Hughes, Yonatan Ayal, Pierre Luc-Rioux |
| 2018 | 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 |
| 2019 | 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 |
| 2021 | Julia Michaels | Not in Chronological Order | "Little Did I Know" | Julia Michaels |
| 2021 | Ingrid Andress | Non-album single | "Wishful Drinking" (featuring Sam Hunt) | Ingrid Andress, Jonny Price, Lucky Daye, Rykeyz |
| 2021 | Rehan Dalal | Fruit of a Poison Tree | "Throw Your Fire" | 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, |