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A catchy 2008 rhyme from Grammy-winning artist T-Pain is being transformed into an animated series.Teh project, titled “Wiscans,” is a collaboration between T-Pain, social media agency Viral Nation, and animation studio Wind Sun Sky Entertainment. The series is inspired by the now-iconic lyric, “Somewhere in wiscansin,” from his hit song “Can’t Believe It.”
The seemingly accidental slant-rhyme between “mansion” and “Wisconsin” unexpectedly resonated with audiences, sparking a viral trend across social media platforms. This unexpected attention led T-Pain to envision a broader “Wiscansin” brand,culminating in the progress of this new animated series. The project demonstrates the power of internet culture to shape entertainment and the potential for unexpected content to find new life.
A New Venture for T-pain and Wind Sun Sky
T-Pain expressed his enthusiasm for entering the animation world, stating, “I’ve never been more excited to enter the animation arena with my new original series featuring all there is to love about Wiscans.” He highlighted the collaborative spirit of the project, adding that partnering with Viral Nation and Wind Sun Sky Entertainment was a straightforward decision given their leadership in the fields of creator economy, digital entertainment, and animation.
wind Sun Sky Entertainment, known for its work on series like Invincible, Psi Cops, and Future Chicken, brings significant animation expertise to the table. A senior official at Wind Sun Sky shared that T-Pain has already begun building a unique universe around the lyric.
University life with a Twist
While specific details regarding the plot, characters, and setting remain under wraps, the series is expected to offer a comedic take on university life. According to the studio head,T-Pain’s vision is “tongue-in-cheek,irreverent…exaggerated and self-aware simultaneously occurring.” The creative team is focused on developing “hilarious, relatable characters” within this newly imagined world.
The project signals a growing trend of musicians and artists expanding their creative reach into animation and interactive entertainment. It also underscores the importance of recognizing and capitalizing on viral moments to build lasting brands.
Why, Who, What, and How did it end?
Why: The series originated from a viral moment – the accidental slant-rhyme in T-Pain’s 2008 song “Can’t Believe It” – and T-Pain’s desire to expand the “Wiscansin” brand.
Who: the project is a collaboration between Grammy-winning artist T-Pain, social media agency Viral Nation, and animation studio Wind Sun Sky Entertainment. T-Pain is the driving creative force, while Viral Nation and Wind Sun Sky provide expertise in creator economy/digital entertainment and animation, respectively.
What: The project is an animated series titled “Wiscans,” a comedic take on university life inspired by the lyric “somewhere in Wiscansin.” The series aims to build a unique universe around the lyric and create relatable, hilarious characters.
How did it end? The article doesn’t detail a definitive end, but it describes the project’s current status: in development with T-Pain actively building the universe
