From his 2022 self-titled debut rap album. Yes, that’s exactly who you think that is.
Eshu Tune
Ahead Wiscansin Fest, Eshu Tune (Hannibal Buress) Drops Debut EP
Popular comedic actor Hannibal Buress (Spider-Man: No Way Home) makes his formal introduction to hip hop as the new recording artist Eshu Tune with the release of his self-titled debut EP.
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“… My stage name is ‘Eshu Tune.’ I came up with the stage name a couple months ago,” said Hannibal on The WGCI Morning Show on 107.5 WGCI. “Eshu is from Nigerian mythology — he’s a Trickster God. So being able to compartmentalize it — I don’t wear red in my regular life. As Eshu, that’s the red, and that brings the energy. So I’m still learning how to perform, and how to do it…”
The new EP sees the comedian transition into music with an eight-song collection that showcases a different repertoire from the entertainer. The project’s subject matter showcases Eshu’s competitive nature on “1-3 Pocket,” a dollar and a dream chaser-tunred-landlord on “Donde Esta,” newfound love as a first-time father on “Kept About 3,” and a Chicago homecoming ready to spaz on “Back In The City.” For debut, Eshu Tune collaborators include talented musicians Haile Supreme, Eryn Allen Kane and Kiefer.
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Eshu Tune’s debut EP is available on all digital streaming platforms via Isola Man Media. For newfound fans, converting recommendations are “Veneers,” “But I was at the Airport” and “Paradox.” For daily news on Eshu Tune, follow him on social media.
Announced on Monday, following Wiscansin Fest, Eshu Tune will perform at this year’s Adult Swim Festival Block Party in Philadelphia on August 5.
Stream the full debut below, tickets for Wiscansin Fest are available now, purchase your tickets, here.
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T-Pain Taps Lil Jon, Hannibal Buress, O.T. Genasis For Inaugural “Wiscansin Fest”
While his new single “That’s Just Tips” moves around hip hop, T-Pain, 37, joins the likes of J.Cole, Pharrell and Jay Z with the launch of his very own music festival, titled “Wiscansin Fest,” in Wisconsin this June.
WISCANSIN FEST 2022
The first of its kind @NappyBoyEnt presents a line up that I hand picked myself. This one means so much to me. Go get your tickets link in bio before they sell out. June 11 in the only place that felt right- Milwaukee, WISCANSIN
#WiscansinFest pic.twitter.com/irvPy1D8wx
— T-Pain (@TPAIN) May 11, 2022
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The award-winning recording artist and wife, Amber Najm, announced Wednesday (May 11) via social media that the inaugural Wiscansin Fest will debut June 11 in Milwaukee at Rave.
The “Buy U A Drank” creator, who has been building up anticipation for the first-ever festival with a 19-city “The Road to Wiscansin Tour,” names a 17 acts line-up with the announcement that includes chart-topping superstars and longtime collaborators of the Tallahassee native, featuring Lil Jon, O.T. Genasis, Bleu (Formerly Yung Bleu), K Camp, and Hannibal Buress with a DJ-set as the moniker Eshu Tune.
“The first of its kind @nappyboyentertainment presents a line up that I hand picked myself,” T-Pain wrote with celebration emojis in the Instagram caption with a photo of the Festival flyer. “This one means so much to me. Go get your tickets link in my bio before they sell out. See you on June 11th in the only place that felt right- Milwaukee, WISCANSIN.”
“Wiscansin Fest!! @tpain’s first ever festival and I’m so proud of him. Y’all get your tickets now!!,” captions a proud Amber Najm in an Instagram post promoting the upcoming festival flyer.
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The word “Wiscansin” originates from T-Pain’s verse on the 2008 classic “Can’t Believe It” featuring Lil Wayne from his gold-selling third album, Three Ringz (Jive). T-Pain changed the pronunciation of the state, Wisconsin, to “Wiscansin” to make a rhyme with “mansion. The success of “Can’t Believe It” spawned a remix with Justin Timberlake. In 2018, T-Pain launched a collegiate-themed apparel line, Wiscansin University, inspired by the word.
Headline by T-Pain-himself, see the complete line-up to the inaugural Wiscansin Fest below.
T-Pain
Lil Jon
Bleu (Yung Bleu)
K Camp
O.T. Genasis
Kid Ink
Juvenile
Mija
Eshu Tune (Hannibal Buress)
Erica Banks
Softest Hard
Trap Beckham
Krizz Kaliko
Young Cash
Shonte Renee
The Black Amigo
DJay Mando
Very Handsome Billy
VIP and general public tickets for Wiscansin Fest are on sale now. You may purchase your tickets here.
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