R&B · Artist collaboration
Eric Roberson
Among Uncle EJ’s professional artist collaborations. Specific recordings and roles are being documented.
Detroit to the world · Welcome to paradise
UNCLE
EJ.
Recording artist. Producer. Songwriter. Musician. Entertainer. Detroit-born creativity with no boundaries. Original music, soulful vocals, expressive songwriting, live musicianship and cinematic storytelling—all part of the world of Uncle EJ.
The artist behind the music
WELCOME TO
PARADISE.
Uncle EJ is a Detroit-based recording artist, producer, songwriter, musician, and entertainer whose creativity moves beyond the boundaries of any single genre.
With a foundation in musicianship and a passion for storytelling, Uncle EJ brings together soulful melodies, expressive vocals, rich arrangements, and contemporary production to create music that reflects his own experiences and artistic identity. Whether behind the microphone, at the keys, or shaping a record from the ground up, his approach is rooted in feeling, originality, and connection.
His creative reach extends beyond his own recordings into songwriting, production, live performance, film, television, and visual entertainment. Through Trvpperz Paradise, he continues to build an independent creative world where music, culture, and imagination come together.
His career includes work connected to Eric Roberson, Denaun Porter, Oswin Benjamin, Young Roc, Noah Watson, and Royce da 5’9”, alongside an NPR Tiny Desk performance. These collaborations are part of his journey—not the definition of his artistry.
For Uncle EJ, the mission is bigger than a single record or credit: it’s about creating a lasting body of work and building a world that is unmistakably his own.
Also credited professionally as Emmanuel Johnson and E. Johnson.
More than one lane · selected collaborators
THE PEOPLE.
THE PROJECTS.
Uncle EJ’s work crosses genres and roles, from records and live stages to music for visual storytelling.
Production · Artist collaboration
Denaun Porter
Part of a wider network of artist and production collaborations beyond any one recording project.
Featured music · Collaborations
Oswin Benjamin · Noah Watson
Featured and collaborative releases, with individual songs listed in the Features section.
Musicianship · Keyboards
Young Roc
Credited keyboards on “Good Pussy 3000,” “3000,” and “Cant Be Stopped.”
Songwriting · Production · Performance
Royce da 5’9”
Work connected to The Allegory, Book of Ryan, and NPR Tiny Desk.
Official music · listen everywhere
THE SOUND OF
UNCLE EJ.
Listen to Uncle EJ through direct artist and release links. Only confirmed destinations are shown.
HussainThoughts
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Apple Music ↗I Love You
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Apple Music ↗B.B.L
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Apple Music ↗Love Tales
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Apple Music ↗All platforms · one destination
LISTEN EVERYWHERE.
Official artist pages and direct releases. More services will be added as their exact links are confirmed.
Guest appearances · collaborations
FEATURED
EVERYWHERE.
Recordings released with fellow artists. These are distinct from Uncle EJ's behind-the-scenes production and writing credits.
Catalog research is ongoing. Exact release metadata and credit roles may vary between services. Additional appearances include Noah Watson's Flora's Son and compilations shown under “Appears On” on streaming profiles; individual track credits are being checked.
More recordings and appearances
Across the catalog
Other artist collaborations and release appearances include Jú Luxury (“Lashes,” “OnlyFans”), White Gold (“FireFlies”), and Noah Watson (“LOYAL,” “MISUNDERSTOOD,” “Motion” with Sam Kay). Compilation appearances include Urban Soundz titles shown on streaming artist profiles. Individual compilation tracks and roles remain under review.
Selected discography
THE WORK
SPEAKS.
A selection of recordings and performances connected to Uncle EJ's songwriting, 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
Young Roc — Good Pussy 3000 (feat. Daniel Hex)Keyboards · Spotify performer credits supplied by artist
Young Roc — 3000Keyboards · Spotify performer credits supplied by artist
Young Roc — Cant Be StoppedKeyboards · Spotify performer credits supplied by artist
Royce da 5’9” — The Allegory (selected songs)Songwriting: Mr. Grace (Intro), I Don’t Age, Pendulum, Thou Shall, Upside Down, Tricked, Black Savage, My People Free, Hero
Royce da 5’9” — Strong FriendAdditional keyboards
Royce da 5’9” — Anything/EverythingCo-production; also performed on NPR Tiny Desk
Selected credits. Roles reflect streaming-platform credits, published credits, and artist-supplied documentation; this is not an exhaustive sessionography.
Beyond the studio
ON SCREEN.
IN CULTURE.
Music and creative work spanning television, sports, advertising and film.
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.
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.
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.
Watch · live performance · visuals
SEE THE MUSIC.
Official music videos and performances, with direct links to the original uploads.
NPR · Live
Royce da 5’9” — Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
Uncle EJ on keys, credited by NPR.
Watch the performance ↗Official Music Video
Uncle EJ x Noah Watson — LOYAL
Watch on YouTube ↗YouTube · Video
More from Uncle EJ
Watch on YouTube ↗Portraits & presence
DETROIT
TO THE WORLD.
Follow the next chapter of the music, the performances and the vision.
Connect
LET'S MAKE
SOMETHING.
For booking, live performances, production, songwriting, licensing, press and partnerships, contact Uncle EJ directly by email.