Tennishu

Tennishu is a Richmond, VA–based multi-instrumentalist, rapper, producer, and composer best known as the saxophonist, trumpeter, and MC for the genre-bending band Butcher Brown. With a sound that fuses jazz, hip-hop, and soul into a single creative current, Tennishu has built a reputation for fearless artistry and powerful storytelling. His new album, More Of The Story (2025), expands on the vision of his acclaimed 2024 release More To The Story. Entirely self-produced, the project pushes Tennishu’s sound into new territory—running samples, horns, and verses through an intricate production lens that balances grit with intention. Lyrically, the album takes the gloves off, capturing the temperament of the times with urgency, openness, and depth. With Butcher Brown, Tennishu has toured internationally, performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk, and helped bring modern fusion to a wider audience. As a solo artist, he has released a diverse catalog including Thirty EP, Forward EP, and Chant For Peace, each reflecting his commitment to excellence, community, and originality. Guided by the principle of “no smut on my name,” Tennishu approaches every project with a dedication to authenticity and craft. More Of The Story marks the next chapter in his evolution—an album that bridges his jazz roots, hip-hop voice, and producer’s ear into a singular statement about resilience, creativity, and growth.