Today, multi-hyphenate Hannibal Buress unveils his brand new single, “I Lift Weights,” under the moniker Eshu Tune. LISTEN HERE and WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. “I Lift Weights” heralds the upcoming arrival of his new album to come later this year. He will be performing at The Atlantis in DC

“I Lift Weights” is like a sonic shot of pre-workout that pumps you up and ignites your spirit. This dynamic track, produced by the powerhouse collaboration of Eshu, TKgotdamix, Drum Smoke, and Preach Balfour, featuring a captivating vocal sample from NFL legend Joe Haden, originates from Eshu’s unwavering excitement about lifting weights and his unstoppable desire to share it with the world. With its booming bass and infectious looping beat, “I Lift Weights” serves as the perfect soundtrack for both intense workouts and electrifying dance floor moments. It unleashes raw energy and honest visceral passion, urging you to push your limits and embrace the exhilaration of every moment.

Within this powerhouse production, Preach Balfour’s exceptional talent shines as he arranges the choir parts, adding a mesmerizing and uplifting element to the track. The harmonies soar alongside the driving rhythm, elevating the emotional impact and creating an unforgettable experience. And that’s not all – DJ Williams joins the mix, unleashing electric guitar riffs that electrify the sound even further. His masterful playing adds an extra layer of intensity and virtuosity, infusing the song with an undeniable energy that will make your heart race.

The new single follows the remix of “Veneers” – previously released on his self-titled project Eshu Tune, the track is reinvented with additional vocals from fellow alternative hip-hop strongholds; Danny Brown offers his signature, esoteric bars while Houston rap legend Paul Wall provides the hook. Watch the psychedelic Kris Merc-directed video HERE. Additionally, Hannibal’s lyrically dexterous Haile Supreme-produced “Knee Brace” got the Genius breakdown treatment; the song was pivotal in re-launching his Eshu Tune musical endeavor late last year. Listen to “Knee Brace” HERE.

On June 15th, Hannibal will host A2IM’s Libera Awards at Town Hall in New York City. In addition to hosting, he will also perform as Eshu Tune.

Additionally, in June, Hannibal will kick off a run of tour dates. He will perform at SOBs in New York, The Atlantis in D.C., and Riot Fest in Chicago. Full tour routing below.

Hannibal Buress / Eshu Tune Upcoming Tour Dates:

• June 14 – New York, NY – SOBs
• June 17 – Washington, D.C. – The Atlantis
• June 18 – Washington, D.C. – The Atlantis
• September 15-17 – Chicago, IL – Riot Fest

Earlier this year, Paramount announced that Hannibal will be lending his voice to the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem animated feature which will hit theaters August 2nd. He is playing the role of Genghis Frog.

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I knew early on that I wanted to take my place among the stars. One day, my mother saw me reading The Washington Post at a very young age. Who would have known that it would be the building blocks of my journey? Since that day, I dedicated my life to learn all that is learnable. I read everything from encyclopedias, to books, to dictionaries, to magazines. I’m also an avid consumer of television, with my favorite genre being game shows. If you’ve seen me on Who Wants to be a Millionaire or Wheel of Fortune, then you know that this interest has served me well!

My unique style of reporting began back in junior high school, when I started to chronicle the events that shaped my life. Whether it was the annual family vacation or the local science fiction convention, I shot numerous pictures and recorded my thoughts so I could truly appreciate the history. During my senior year at Friendly High, I wrote what was to be my first masterpiece, “Advanced Space Academy – A One Week Journey.” I sent the eleven-page article back to the U.S. Space Camp staff. The article was highly praised for being “one of the best written articles in the history of U.S. Space Camp.” From then on, I knew what I wanted to do for rest of my life — to be a reporter.

Since then, I have trained in Broadcast Journalism at Bowie State University (2008) in Bowie, MD earning a B.S. in Communications. I gained experience in news production and editing through field experiences with Bowie Community Media Corporation, Prince George’s Community Television, and Bowie State University Television. I also wrote scripts for a variety of quiz shows for over five years.

As a lifelong movie buff, I now see close to 100 films every year. I took this love of movies to the next step when I became a co-host for Eclipse Magazine TV in the fall of 2005. While at EMTV, I interviewed celebrities, worked red carpets, and attended a wide variety of movie screenings. In January 2009, I took a leap of faith and started my own entertainment news magazine, The Rogers Revue. Shortly afterward, my life-long journey of studying the silver screen and writing about what I learned finally earned me a place in the Washington Area Film Critics Association.

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