Television · Hulu
Reasonable Doubt
Season 4, Episode 3 features “Tricked” by Royce da 5'9" featuring KXNG Crooked. Uncle EJ contributed to the recording as songwriter, co-producer and additional keyboardist.
Detroit born · Creatively driven
UNCLE
EJ.
Recording artist. Songwriter. Co-producer. Keyboardist. A Detroit creative building a world through music, performance and storytelling.
The artist behind the music
MORE THAN
ONE SOUND.
Known professionally as Uncle EJ, Emmanuel Johnson is a Detroit-based recording artist, songwriter, co-producer and keyboardist whose creative work crosses recorded music, live performance and visual media.
His work includes collaborations connected to Royce da 5'9", contributions to The Allegory and Book of Ryan, and a credited keyboard performance on Royce's NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. Alongside his own artistry, he continues to build an independent creative world through Trvpperz Paradise.
Also credited professionally as Emmanuel Johnson and E. Johnson.
Selected discography
THE WORK
SPEAKS.
A selection of recordings and performances connected to Uncle EJ's songwriting, co-production and musicianship.
Royce da 5'9" — The AllegorySongwriting / composition contributions across multiple tracks
Royce da 5'9" — Book of RyanCo-production credit
“Tricked” — Royce da 5'9"Songwriter · Co-producer · Additional keyboards (artist-reported roles)
“Upside Down” — Royce da 5'9"Composer credit as E. Johnson
“Overcomer” — Royce da 5'9"Songwriting credit
NPR Tiny Desk (Home) ConcertKeyboards · Credited as Emanuel “Uncle EJ” Johnson
Beyond the studio
ON SCREEN.
IN CULTURE.
Music and creative work spanning television, sports, advertising and film.
Sports · NFL
Inspire Change
“Black Savage” by Royce da 5'9" was selected for the NFL's Songs of the Season initiative. Uncle EJ reports contributing to the recording.
Advertising · Adidas
Donovan Mitchell
“Impossible Is Nothing” campaign featuring music by Royce da 5'9". Uncle EJ reports serving as co-producer on the campaign music.
Film · Music department
Everything Is Both
A JaQuavis Coleman project. Uncle EJ reports serving as music editor and music supervisor.
Live · NPR
Tiny Desk Concert
Featured on keyboards in Royce da 5'9"'s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert, with an NPR-published performance credit.
Music videos
Visual Discography
Music videos for recordings including “Upside Down,” “Overcomer” and “Tricked” extend the work into visual storytelling.
Selected roles and placements are based on a combination of published credits and Uncle EJ's own professional account; further documentation is being compiled.
Portraits & presence
DETROIT
TO THE WORLD.
Follow the next chapter of the music, the performances and the vision.
Connect
LET'S MAKE
SOMETHING.
For performances, music production, creative partnerships and business inquiries, connect through Uncle EJ's official social channels.