Available on DVD
May 5, 2009
Through MVD Visual
MVD Visual is pleased to announce the home viewing release of COMEDY MIXTAPE for worldwide distribution on DVD. This program features performances from Macio, Marshall Brandon, Nikki Carr, Cool Herm, Jay, Sinck, Brooklyn Mike, Kenny Williams, and Marlon Randolph all mixed together DJ Style to create the perfect Comedy Mixtape.
This crop of fresh new comedians has already rocked HBO's P. Diddy Presents The Bad Boys of Comedy, BET's Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo and HBO's Def Comedy Jam with their insanely hilarious performances. Now they've saved their best act for COMEDY MIXTAPE.
After the filming of numerous sold out COMEDY MIXTAPE events in various venues in the New York City area, and reviewing hours and hours of footage, the producers selected the funniest bits for this DVD. Some of the comedians include…
BROOKLYN MIKE – Born Mike Troy in Brooklyn New York, Mike is by far one of New York's most versatile comedians not to mention a worldwide entertainer. Mike has performed stand-up in England, Germany, Japan, Italy and Holland. In the states, he's been seen on two seasons of the Dave Chappelle Show; The Dave Attel Show; and the Jon Stewart Show on Comedy Central. He's also appeared on Showtime at the Apollo airing on NBC-TV, HBO's Def Comedy Jam, MTV Snaps, VH-1 Hard Rock Live, Fox's Uptown Comedy Club, and The Comedy Factory in Holland. Mike has appeared on several seasons of BET's Comic View. Mikes television credits also include One Live to Live, ABC-TV (May 8, 2007), Cashmere Mafia on ABC (currently), New York Undercover on FOX and Law and Order on NBC (currently) plus countless commercials. http://www.myspace.com/miketroy00
KENNY WILLIAMS – Kenny Williams is from the suburbs of Long Island New York. He has been around since the beginning and has appeared on every TV show that features Hip Hop Comics. Kenny is one of the most creative and memorable comics one will ever experience. With his menagerie of characters and call phrases, he regularly tours the comedy circuit and colleges year round delighting audiences with the skits "Only here for an hour", "Peanuts and Popcorn", "The Super Thug" and "his own language" just to name a few. His credits include The Uptown Comedy Club, It's Showtime at the Apollo, Apollo Comedy Hour and BET's ComicView. He's also done skits for the Hot 97 Morning Show with Fatman Scoop & Miss Jones, Wyclef Jean – The Ecleftic album, LL Cool J – G.O.A.T Album.  www.myspace.com/kennywilliamscomedy
MACIO – Macio stared in the hit syndicated comedy series, The Uptown Comedy Club – which he wrote and produced. He's also hosted NBC's late night talk show Later, and stared in his self-titled television pilot, The Macio Show, produced by Quincy Jones and David Salzman. Macio has also performed with other great comics including Chris Rock, Damon Wayans, Dave Chappelle, Wanda Sykes and DL Hughley. Since 1994, Macio has written and starred in award winning television ads for major corporations such as Burger King, Pepsi, Lincoln, and AT&T. He is responsible for the popular 1 800 Call ATT ads starring DL Hughley, Marlon Wayans, and Charles Barkley. www.myspace.com/maciosconfessions
NIKKI CARR – This girl is one strong rising comedienne!  In just a short time, Nikki is well known for her comedic national anthem "Fat Girls."  Since making her television appearance on BET's Comic View and It's Showtime at the Apollo, Nikki Carr has been highly request by Colleges, University and Military Bases nationwide as well as worldwide. www.myspace.com/nikkicarr
MARSHALL BRANDON – Born and raised in Hartford, Connecticut, Marshall continues to write and present new material and has established himself as one of the hardest-hitting comedians in the country and has worked with many of today's most well known comedians. Some of the headliners that he has opened for include: Katt Williams, Earthquake, Sean Wayans, Mike Epps, John Witherspoon and D.L Hughley. He has also featured on cards for numerous R&B and Hip-Hop acts such as, LL Cool J, Jodeci and Aretha Franklin. Marshall has appeared on BET's Comic View and portions of his routine are shown frequently during the off-season on Classic Comic View.  www.myspace.com/marshallbcomedy
MARLON RANDOLPH – Marlon first got a job working behind the scenes at comedy club in his hometown of Detroit. It was there that he began to hone in on his craft by watching the love performances of some of today's great comedians who came through the doors, such as Chris Rock, DL Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer, Monique and Steve Harvey. Since then Marlon has performed at the top comedy venues, has appeared in movies, TV and hosted the Kiss FM morning Club. http://marlonmarquis.com/
A.G. WHITE – Born and raised in the East New York section of Brooklyn; one of Brooklyn's toughest neighborhoods, A.G. is sure to give his audiences a real taste of comedy with a different flavor. After performing at several local nightspots and getting very positive responses, A.G. took his act to Harlem where he performed at the renowned Uptown Comedy Club. He passed their New Jack segment of the club; was asked to return as a regular and later received his first national broadcast opportunity in the clubs newly televised TV show, The Uptown Comedy Club.  Through these stand-up routines, airing nationally on the Fox network and in syndication, A.G.'s unique style gained familiarity throughout the comedy arena. Appearances: Apollo Theater – It's Showtime at the Apollo, Bet's Comic View, HBO's P. Diddy Presents The Bad Boys of Comedy, HBO's Snaps, Showtime's White Boys in the Hood and recently HBO's Martin Lawrence Presents series. www.myspace.com/comedianagwhite
SINCK – Born and raised in Brooklyn N.Y., Sinck has developed a wealth of comedic material through his vast and unique life experiences. His humor has been molded by his West Indian upbringing, and being raised in a home with one brother, three sisters, two cousins, and a dog. He has been immeasurably influenced by his parents, Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, as well as Frederick Douglass, Malcolm X and Sidney Poitier. http://profile.myspace.com/127844365
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO2jMLncxGA
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Selection #: PRO101
UPC: 890701001167
Prebook: March 31, 2009
Street Date: May 5, 2009
Retail: $14.95
Run Time: 120 minutes
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