TITUSS BURGESS SPILLS THE 'PEENO NOIR' FOR US
Photo by Michael Fusco
by Denny Patterson
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ith work in television, film, theatre, and music, Tituss Burgess has become one of the entertainment industry’s most versatile and dynamic performers who has generated both critical and commercial acclaim. Television audiences first met him when he appeared on the hit NBC series 30 Rock, but it was his role in Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt as Kimmy’s over-the-top best friend and roommate
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Titus Andromedon that made him a star. Burgess instantly became a household name and spawned hundreds of GIFs and memes as a result of his exaggerated expressiveness.
with an attitude is certain to bring comfort
Adding to his diverse talents, Burgess released his first piece of music aimed squarely at dance music culture. If you thought “Peeno Noir” and the ultimate Lemonade spoof was fierce, then you must check out “Dance M.F.” This sexy track
anthem.
and escapism to our currently socially distanced souls. Originally intended to spice up this year’s canceled Pride season, “Dance M.F.” became this summer’s Burgess took some time to chat more with OUT FRONT about the new track, playing the iconic character of Titus Andromedon, and some upcoming film and TV projects.
