Overview
#SavageLoveJawsh685 celebrated the viral TikTok collaboration between New Zealand producer Jawsh 685 (17 years old) and Jason Derulo, which became a global hit in 2020.
TikTok Origins
Jawsh 685’s instrumental “Laxed (Siren Beat)” went viral on TikTok in early 2020, leading to Jason Derulo adding lyrics and releasing it as “Savage Love” - initially without crediting the teenage producer.
Copyright Controversy
The song sparked debate about TikTok music attribution after Derulo initially released the track without properly crediting Jawsh 685, leading to public backlash and eventual collaboration.
Global Success
- Peak: #1 Billboard Hot 100 (October 2020)
- TikTok Views: 20+ billion
- BTS Remix: Collaboration with K-pop group extended the song’s life
Cultural Impact
The track’s success story highlighted both TikTok’s power to launch teenage producers and the platform’s ongoing attribution/compensation issues for creators.
Sources:
- Billboard chart data
- Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/