# Jawny > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jawny > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Jawny.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawny > Source revision: 1338635621 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{Short description|American singer (born 1995)}} {{Use American English|date=August 2022}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Jawny | image = Jawny at a concert.jpg | caption = | birth_name = Jacob Lee-Nicholas Sullenger | alias = Johnny Utah | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|12|23|mf=yes}} | birth_place = [Fairfield, California](/source/Fairfield%2C_California), U.S. | origin = [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia), [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania), U.S. | genre = {{flat list| * [Indie pop](/source/Indie_pop){{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/album/jawny-for-abby-review-one-of-lockdowns-most-innovative-and-colourful-bedroom-pop-projects-2802737|title=Jawny – 'For Abby' review: one of lockdown's most innovative and colourful bedroom pop projects|website=NME|date=28 October 2020}} * [lo-fi](/source/Lo-fi_music) * [slacker rock](/source/slacker_rock) }} | occupation = {{flat list| * Singer * songwriter * record producer }} | instrument = | years_active = 2016–present | label = [Interscope](/source/Interscope_Records) | associated_acts = | partner = [Doja Cat](/source/Doja_Cat) (2019–2020) | website = {{URL|https://jawny.com/}} | module = | module2 = | module3 = }} '''Jacob Lee-Nicholas Sullenger''' (born December 23, 1995),{{Cite web|title=Jacob Leenicholas Sullenger, Born 12/23/1995 in California|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/jacob_leenicholas_sullenger_born_1995_24046482|access-date=May 12, 2020|website=[California Birth Index](/source/California_Birth_Index)}}{{Cite web|date=June 6, 2014|title=Fort Mill High School to award 419 diplomas|url=https://www.heraldonline.com/news/local/community/fort-mill-times/article12000974.html|access-date=May 12, 2020|website=[Herald Online](/source/The_Herald_(Rock_Hill))|publisher=Fort Mill Times}} known professionally as '''Jawny''' (stylized in [all caps](/source/all_caps); formerly '''Johnny Utah'''), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He first received recognition after the release of his 2019 single "[Honeypie](/source/Honeypie)" and was signed to [Interscope Records](/source/Interscope_Records) in January 2020. He made his major-label debut with the mixtape ''For Abby.'' ==Early life and education== Sullenger was born and raised in the [San Francisco Bay Area](/source/San_Francisco_Bay_Area).{{cite magazine |last=Ginsberg |first=Gab |date=February 14, 2020 |title=New Interscope Signee Jawny on Why He Won't Just Be Another 'Viral' Moment |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/8550829/jawny-signs-interscope-records-record-deal-interview |magazine=Billboard |access-date=July 8, 2020}} He first learned how to play guitar at the age of 6 and began composing songs in his early teens.{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WqbcjReX-Y |title=Jawny - Love Boy Pop Music From Los Angeles (Portrait) |date=April 5, 2020 |medium=Video |publisher=Diffus |access-date=July 8, 2020 |people=Sullenger, Jacob (interviewee)}} He briefly attended college where he studied nursing but dropped out to pursue music.{{cite news |last=Titelbaum |first=Benny |date=November 6, 2019 |title=Indie rockstars Goth Babe and Johnny Utah kickoff CU's Homecoming week |work=CU Independent |url=https://cuindependent.com/2019/11/06/cu-homecoming-goth-babe-and-johnny-utah/ |access-date=July 8, 2020}} He also managed a pizzeria in [New Jersey](/source/New_Jersey) to pay bills. ==Career== At the age of 20 in 2016, Sullenger moved to [Philadelphia](/source/Philadelphia), [Pennsylvania](/source/Pennsylvania), where he began making music under the alias Johnny Utah. The pseudonym was a reference to [Keanu Reeves](/source/Keanu_Reeves)' character in the 1991 film ''[Point Break](/source/Point_Break)''. In January 2018, he released a self-titled EP via Z Tapes Records.{{cite news |last=London |first=Dianca |date=February 1, 2018 |title=The Deli Philly's February Record of the Month: Johnny Utah – Johnny Utah |work=The Deli Magazine |url=http://philadelphia.thedelimagazine.com/33512/deli-philly%E2%80%99s-february-record-month-johnny-utah-%E2%80%93-johnny-utah |access-date=July 8, 2020}} He released several more singles that year, including "Folding Like Honey",{{cite news |date=May 1, 2018 |title=New Track: "Folding Like Honey" - Johnny Utah |work=The Deli Magazine |url=http://philadelphia.thedelimagazine.com/34638/new-track-folding-honey-johnny-utah |access-date=July 8, 2020}} "Patty", and "Crazy for Your Love". His songs also appeared on Spotify's "Bedroom Pop" playlist.{{cite news |last=Wetmore |first=Brendan |date=November 20, 2018 |title=Johnny Utah Will Never Stop Clowning Around |work=Paper |url=https://www.papermag.com/johnny-utah-2620751965.html |access-date=July 8, 2020}} In November 2018, the tracks were compiled by Z Tapes Records into a second EP entitled ''Big Dogs''.{{cite news |date=November 28, 2018 |title=New Johnny Utah EP Available for Streaming & Purchase |work=The Deli Magazine |url=http://philadelphia.thedelimagazine.com/38152/new-johnny-utah-ep-available-for-streaming-purchase |access-date=July 8, 2020}} In April 2019, he released the single "[Honeypie](/source/Honeypie)",{{cite news |last=La |first=Michelle |date=April 25, 2019 |title=Johnny Utah is breaking out of his bedroom in "Honeypie" |work=EarMilk |url=https://earmilk.com/2019/04/25/johnny-utah-is-breaking-out-of-his-bedroom-in-honeypie/ |access-date=July 8, 2020}} which was later featured on Spotify's "Fresh Finds" and "Ultimate Indie" playlists. That exposure led to the song accruing millions of streams on the platform.{{cite magazine |last=Wang |first=Amy X. |date=February 27, 2020 |title=How Do You Get a Hit Song? Spotify Says to Pitch It |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/spotify-artists-playlist-submission-958384/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |access-date=July 8, 2020}} Sullenger was signed to [Interscope Records](/source/Interscope_Records) in January 2020{{cite news |last=La |first=Michelle |date=March 2, 2020 |title=Jawny will do "Anything You Want" and we love him for it |work=Earmilk |url=https://earmilk.com/2020/03/02/jawny-will-do-anything-you-want-and-we-love-him-for-it/ |access-date=July 8, 2020}} and around that time changed his stage name to Jawny, a reference to [a Philadelphia slang term](/source/Jawn). He also relocated to [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), [California](/source/California). In February 2020, he released the single "Anything You Want". He released his Interscope debut project, ''For Abby'', in October 2020.{{cite news |last=Scott |first=Ruby |date=October 27, 2020 |title=JAWNY Delivers a High-Spirited Mixtape in Major Label Debut 'For Abby' |work=[Ones to Watch](/source/Ones_to_Watch) |url=https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/jawny-for-abby |access-date=November 1, 2020}} Jawny described the 10-track project as a mixtape rather than an EP.{{cite news |last=Aubrey |first=Elizabeth |date=October 28, 2020 |title=Jawny – 'For Abby' review: one of lockdown's most innovative and colourful bedroom pop projects |work=[NME](/source/NME) |url=https://www.nme.com/en_asia/reviews/album/jawny-for-abby-review-one-of-lockdowns-most-innovative-and-colourful-bedroom-pop-projects-2802737 |access-date=November 1, 2020}} One of the collection's singles, "Sabotage",{{cite news |date=August 7, 2020 |title=JAWNY SHARES NEW TRACK 'SABOTAGE' |work=DIY Magazine |url=https://diymag.com/2020/08/07/listen-jawny-sabotage |access-date=November 1, 2020}} premiered at number 34 on the ''[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))'' [Alternative Airplay](/source/Alternative_Airplay) chart in January 2021.{{cite magazine |date=January 23, 2021 |title=Alternative Airplay |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-airplay/2021-01-23 |magazine=Billboard |access-date=November 1, 2020}} ==Personal life== Sullenger was in a romantic relationship with rapper and singer [Doja Cat](/source/Doja_Cat) from August 2019 to February 2020.{{cite news |last1=Wetmote |first1=Brendan |date=December 10, 2020 |title=JAWNY Opens Up About How His Split From Doja Cat Changed His Album |language=en |work=[Elite Daily](/source/Elite_Daily) |url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/jawny-explains-how-his-breakup-with-doja-cat-changed-his-album-exclusive-48503512 |access-date=January 11, 2022}} ==Discography== ===Albums=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ List of Albums with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:13em"| Title ! scope="col"| Details |- ! scope="row"| ''It's Never Fair, Always True'' | * Released: March 3, 2023 * Label: [Interscope](/source/Interscope_Records) * Formats: [Digital download](/source/Music_download) |- |} ===Mixtapes=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ List of mixtapes with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:13em"| Title ! scope="col"| Details |- ! scope="row"| ''For Abby'' | * Released: October 27, 2020 * Label: [Interscope](/source/Interscope_Records) * Formats: [Digital download](/source/Music_download) |- |} ===Extended plays=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ List of EPs with selected details ! scope="col" style="width:13em"| Title ! scope="col"| Details |- ! scope="row"| ''Johnny Utah''
(as Johnny Utah) | * Released: January 15, 2018 * Label: Z Tapes * Formats: Digital download, [cassette](/source/Cassette_tape) |- ! scope="row"| ''Big Dogs''
(as Johnny Utah) | * Released: November 28, 2018 * Label: Z Tapes * Formats: Digital download, cassette |- ! scope="row"| ''The Story of Hugo''{{Cite web |date=July 14, 2021 |title=Interview: Jawny tells the other side of 'For Abby' with 'The Story of Hugo' |url=https://riffmagazine.com/features/jawny-the-story-of-hugo-ep/ |access-date=July 26, 2022 |website=RIFF Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Young |first=Martyn |date=July 19, 2021 |title=Jawny: "I don't want to be the hottest flavour of the month" {{!}} Dork |url=https://readdork.com/features/jawny-august-2021/ |access-date=July 26, 2021 |website=readdork.com |language=en-US}} | * Released July 14, 2021 * Label: Interscope * Formats: Digital download, cassette |- |} ===Singles=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |+ List of singles with selected details ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Year ! scope="col" colspan="1"| Peaks ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Certifications ! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album |- ! style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| [US
Alt](/source/Alternative_Airplay)
|- ! scope="row"| "Folding Like Honey" | rowspan="2"| 2018 | — | | rowspan="2"| ''Big Dogs'' |- ! scope="row"| "Really Meant" | — | |- ! scope="row"| "[Honeypie](/source/Honeypie)" | rowspan="2"| 2019 | 46 | * [RIAA](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America): Gold{{cite certification|region=United States|artist=Jawny|access-date=September 24, 2021}} | rowspan="4"| ''For Abby'' |- ! scope="row"| "4Tounce"{{cite news |last=Wetmore |first=Brendan |date=December 12, 2019 |title=Watch Johnny Utah Pivot to Bodybuilding in '4Tounce' |work=Paper |url=https://www.papermag.com/johnny-utah-4tounce-watch-2641579541.html |access-date=July 8, 2020}} | — | |- ! scope="row"| "Sabotage" | rowspan="3" | 2020 | 34 | |- ! scope="row"| "Super Bad Mantra"{{cite news |last=Legittino |first=Joey |date=September 21, 2020 |title=JAWNY's "Super Bad Mantra" Is a Masterpiece Years in the Making |work=Ones to Watch |url=https://www.onestowatch.com/blog/jawnys-super-bad-mantra-is-a-masterpiece-years |access-date=November 1, 2020}}
(featuring Christian Blue) | — | |- ! scope="row"| "Anything You Want"
(featuring [Doja Cat](/source/Doja_Cat)) | — | | rowspan="3" {{TBA}} |- ! scope="row"| "Trigger of Love" | rowspan="2" | 2021 | — | |- ! scope="row"| "Best Thing" | — | |- ! scope="row"| "Take It Back"
(with [Beck](/source/Beck)){{Cite web |date=June 17, 2022 |title=JAWNY taps Beck for new version of "take it back": Stream |url=https://consequence.net/2022/06/jawny-beck-take-it-back-stream/ |access-date=July 26, 2022 |website=Consequence |language=en-US}} | rowspan="2"| 2022 | | | |- ! scope="row"| "Strawberry Chainsaw" | | | |} ==References== {{reflist|30em}} ==External links== * [https://jawny.com/ Official website] Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:Interscope Records artists Category:Singers from Pennsylvania Category:Singers from California Category:Record producers from Los Angeles Category:Record producers from Pennsylvania Category:Songwriters from California Category:Songwriters from Pennsylvania Category:American indie pop musicians Category:Musicians from Philadelphia Category:21st-century American singers Category:Bedroom pop musicians Category:American alternative rock singers Category:American alternative rock musicians Category:American male pop singers --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Jawny](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawny) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jawny?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.