T-Pain’s Animated Adventure “Freaknik” The Musical Premieres March 7th on Adult Swim
On March 7, Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim will premiere “Freaknik: The Musical,” an hour-long extravaganza detailing a group of kids’ quest to “resurrect the spirit of Freaknik … the biggest spring-break party known to man.”
Ten years after the city of Atlanta shut down Freaknik, a group of kids searching for fun successfully reincarnate the spirit of Freaknik, who appears in the form of a party ghost voiced by T-Pain. Students from all over America once again descend on Atlanta to perform in Freaknik’s Battle of the Trillest.
According to a Cartoon Network press release, T-Pain — who is also listed as an executive producer on the show — explains “It was a gift … I always wanted to do a cartoon and I didn’t know it would be this good.” Other musicians lending their voices to “Freaknik” include Lil Wayne, Big Boi, Rick Ross, Kelis, Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon, George Clinton and Bootsy Collins. Comedians Andy Samberg, Bill Hader and Charlie Murphy also appear.
“Back in the ’90s, Freaknik was Atlanta’s version of the ultimate block party,” says T-Pain. “It was Mardi Gras meets spring break at your crazy cousin’s bachelor party and anything could happen. A decade later, I’m bringing it back for people like me, who didn’t get to experience it the first time around. We’ve recreated Freaknik’s vibe and energy with amazing animation, new music and an all-star cast of characters.”
T-Pain teamed up with Carl Jones, also co-executive producer of “The Boondocks,” and Adult Swim executive Nick Weidenfeld for the animated musical, crafting a tale that follows a rap group — and its weed man — trying to make it to the annual party and compete in the Battle of the Trillest. The special will premiere March 7th at 11:30 e/p on The Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim.
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