Elijah Johnson (singer)

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Elijah Johnson
Born
Elijah Rhea Johnson

(1998-06-24) June 24, 1998 (age 25)
Other namesElijah J, EJ
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Labels

Elijah Johnson (born June 24, 1998), also known as EJ, is an American singer, and former member of the boy band Mindless Behavior. EJ began his career as a child actor, portraying Young Simba in the Broadway production of The Lion King . [1] [2] Later in his career, EJ became the lead singer of the Kidz Bop crew until 2013. [3] EJ is also known for performance on stage many times as a child and for his singles "Meet Me on the Dance Floor".

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Life and career

In April 2014, Elijah was announced to be a new member of Mindless Behavior. [4] He remained a member of the group, among Princeton and Mike River, until its disbandment in 2017.

In June 2016, Mindless Behavior released their first album as the new "MB" titled #OfficialMBMusic. The album made number 100 in the Billboard Year End Chart. It was released instead of their recorded album "Recharge" due to member Ray Ray leaving the group and having Mike River as a replacement. This left the group as a trio with members Princeton, EJ, and Mike River. Later that summer, the group was part of a film called Misguided Behavior , which was released later in the summer of 2017. Elijah J's anticipated solo EP was due to be released at the end of 2017. [5] EJ also starred in the 2022 BET movie, The Millennial.

Johnson stars as Michael Jackson/MJ in the Broadway production of MJ the Musical on April 4, 2023, replacing Myles Frost. [6] [7]

Filmography

Film
YearTitleRoleNotes
2013CassDwayne
2017 Misguided Behavior Kevin Miller
2022The MillennialJacob

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009 The Lion King Young Simba Disney production at, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, National Tour [8]
2023 MJ the Musical MJ/Michael Jackson Lead Star, Broadway

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