Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar

Tim Johnson, Jr. TALKS ‘The Four,’ ‘Everybody Still Hates Chris’ & Music | JTWJE Podcast 364

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It is a privilege to welcome Tim Johnson, Jr., to The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.  

Philadelphia native Tim Johnson, Jr. has established himself as a dynamic singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. At just 10 years old, Johnson’s talents led him and his family to Las Vegas, where he landed the coveted role of Young Simba in Disney’s The Lion King.  

In 2018, Tim captivated audiences as a semi-finalist on FOX’s The Four: Battle for Stardom, reaching millions worldwide. Since then, he has continued to carve his path in the music industry, independently releasing singles, EPs, and two albums, all written and produced alongside his father.  His signature blend of R&B, pop, and soul resonates deeply with his growing fan base, while his electrifying stage presence brings undeniable energy to every performance.

In addition to his recording career, Tim’s acting career continued to flourish with roles in Everybody Still Hates Chris (Paramount), Saturdays (Disney), Ballers (HBO), Meet the Blacks 2 and  Fist Fight (Lionsgate), FBI (CBS), and critically acclaimed films such as We Were Meant To (Sundance 2023) and “Pens and Pencils” (2023 NAACP Image Award nominee). His commercial credits include major brands like Nike, Apple, Verizon, Baskin-Robbins, and Sprite.

On this episode of The Jake’s Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast, Tim Johnson, Jr. spoke about his experience on The Four: Battle for Stardom and American Idol, songwriting, and voicing Young Chris on the animated series Everybody Still Hates Chris.

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