Jay Pharoah

Jay Pharoah Joins Shawn Stockman on On That Note! 🎤🔥

Comedian, actor, rapper, and master impressionist Jay Pharoah sits down with Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men for an unforgettable episode of On That Note, diving into his journey from a kid in Chesapeake, Virginia, to becoming one of the most recognizable impressionists in entertainment.

Best known for his six-season run on Saturday Night Live (SNL), Jay opens up about his journey to landing the career-changing opportunity, working toward his dream without a clear blueprint, and the determination it took to break into the industry. From his early days performing stand-up comedy to building a career across television, film, and music, Jay reveals the story behind the talent audiences know and love.

But there’s much more to Jay Pharoah than his celebrity impressions!

🎭 IN THIS EPISODE:

* Jay Pharoah’s Saturday Night Live Journey: How he landed his SNL audition at just 22 years old and got the call from legendary producer Lorne Michaels.

* Celebrity Impressions & Comedy: Jay breaks down his approach to mastering voices, expressions, cadence, and mannerisms while delivering hilarious impressions of Denzel Washington, Barack Obama, Jay-Z, Eddie Murphy, Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, and more.

* From Stand-Up Comedy to Hollywood: The experiences, sacrifices, and persistence that helped Jay turn his talent into a lasting entertainment career.

* The Music Behind the Comedian: Jay discusses his lifelong passion for hip-hop, his songwriting process, and his latest music project, The Odyssey.

* Jay Pharoah the Rapper: Shawn Stockman shares his reaction to Jay’s music and the versatility behind his sound, storytelling, flows, and different musical styles.

* The Power of Music & Personal Growth: Jay opens up about how writing music helped him navigate difficult moments in his life and stay connected to his creative purpose.

* Hollywood, Hip-Hop & Entertainment: The conversation touches on Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Donald Glover, the evolution of hip-hop, and the connection between music and comedy.