Hey Bobby J! Whats up future King of Comedy? lol How's life?
Hol'up.. I don't want that title. Its too much pressure being the King in the entertainment biz, people put too much pressure on you. So, when its time for you to take a break away from the stage, they say you fell off, went broke, started smoking Crack or Died. You know how N**gas are! But other than that, I am enjoying life. Enjoying the exposure and more than anything else, enjoying the respect I'm getting from other major comics in the game.
2. How long have you been doing comedy boo? And what made you get into the business?
I've been doing comedy about 7 years. I started in College hosting events. I always knew I was gonna be a comedian. I was more of the "Yo Mama" jokester so I was kind of that dude to beat on campus if you want that respect. My first ever show was in front of 700 students. I did 10 minutes on stage, wrecked it! Never did organized comedy in my life. Comedian Joe Torry saw me, he gave me a shot on the show with him, Kenny Howell, Tony Tone & Arvin Mitchell. I did 7 minutes and wrecked again. They gave me some leads to hit up some Comedy clubs in St. Louis, the next week I was on the highway heading to open mics. When I got there, I talked my way on stage to a Bruce Bruce show. He gave me 5 mins. I tore it up. So my first 3 shows were in front of packed crowds, most comics start in front of small crowds at open mics doing 2-3 minutes. I was doing sold out shows so naturally I thought that's where I belonged. Sadly that wasn't always the case but it gave me the drive to be my best. So in less than a year I was making a lot of noise. I just stayed humble and kept grinding, kept writing and trying to be the best comic I could be. I never wanted to be the funniest comic in the world, just the funniest with my style of comedy.
3. I see sometimes on twitter ur Albino one day, Chinese the next....LOL what can you say about ur fanbase? Is it predominately black people with no jobs, Albino thugs, Jamaicans, or what? lol
Haaaaaa! Believe it or not, my fanbase has shifted. It was young urban at first. Doing "Nigga" nights (Urban Nights at White Comedy Clubs) for years will do that to you. When I got into the Improv comedy clubs, I cleaned up my act, started telling more stories, learned what the white and hispanic crowds enjoyed hearing. I have something for everybody. I mean, reading Twitter you'd think I talk about Sex and Hoodrats. I don't use Sex jokes on stage, I don't have any at all. I tell stories kinda like Kevin Hart with goofy ignorance like Mike Epps. I switch it up on Twitter becuz that's what works, all the Hoodrat Jokes. Things I'm branding on Twitter, so when people see me Live the element of surprise wins the crowd over and I gain new fans every city I go to. I'm looking for a new picture right now to be honest. People send me so many I can't look at all of em, but if I bust out laughing when I see it, that's my twitter pic for that week!
4. Whats the family "Bobby J" like? LOL Are you married, single, have kids, any possibles?
I'm very closed off and quiet. People think I'm this wild n out type of guy. I'm actually boring. People see me in public and automatically think imma crack on them or make fun of them. I don't do that. Now if I'm on stage hosting or holding a mic. Its on and popping. I'm an unfair comic, my memory is crazy so I can crack jokes all day. So if you're in the audience, and try to come back I'll shut em down. As for family, I have 2 kids. A son and daughter. My daughter is starting to realize I'm somebody but hasn't put 2 and 2 together yet. She'll see something on TV or my DVD and look at me crazy.. My Son is 2, he thinks every man on TV is me. One day we was watching Color Purple and he pointed at Mister talkin bout Daddy. Hurt my feelings! I got 2 side chicks that live together. They Lights off now, I might go pay em a visit and drop em off some money to get they bill paid. I been busy with my wife so they can wait.
5. Who are some of your favorite comedians in the game right now?
Right now. My dude Rickey Smiley. He's dragged me on his Tour a few times, we kick it like donkeys on the road with him. My guy Kevin Hart is phenomenal right now , Rodney Perry is a very good brother. Its some Young guys I look up to as well. Lil Rel, K Dubb etc. The new school comics are coming in pretty strong
6. What have you been up to lately in the comedian world?
I've been doing a lot of writing. Jokes, Scripts, trying to venture into the acting world and spread my wings. I've been doing a lot of colleges now, I'm still young so that circuit is perfect for me. Comedy clubs can wait til after I retire from acting since they so fickle. A lot of people ask me why I'm not doing as many clubs. It aint me, I have the talent, just not the fame. Comedy clubs focus on stardom more than talent because at the end of the day, if a so-so comedian can fill 400 seats. He's more valuable than the funniest man. So even though comedy is my first Love. Acting is where my heart is. That's where I will end up for sure and keep comedy in my back pocket.
7. I look for your tweets on twitter everyday cause you are a pure fool LOL Tell my readers exactly where they can get up with you and find you on social sites!
Thank you. I'm just having fun, tryna make people laugh and grow my fan base.
Of course people can catch me on tour with Rickey Smiley, I have a ton of colleges lines up so they can find out my Tour Dates on www.BobbyJComedy.com They can follow me on Twitter and really keep up with me hour by hour at @BobbyJComedy on Twitter. Bobby J. Comedian on Facebook.. I forgot my Myspace name, don't go over there tho. I only use that site to keep up with Side Chicks.
LMBO!!! Well remember where you heard it first! Your Chaka-Talk access has been granted! Follow me on twitter @ChakaraWrites Bye!!
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