Hip-Hop Comedian: Roland Powell wraps up first leg of Dat Boy Funny promotional tour.

Roland Powell wrapped up the first leg of the Hit-N-Run tour promoting his red hot DVD, Dat Boy Funny. Dat Boy Funny, Roland Powells debut DVD, is creating a strong buzz on the streets.

Hip-Hop Comedian: Roland Powell wraps up first leg of Dat Boy Funny promotional tour.

Margate, FL -- November 1, 2003 -- Roland Powell wrapped up the first leg of the Hit-N-Run tour promoting his red hot DVD, Dat Boy Funny. Dat Boy Funny, Roland Powells debut DVD, is creating a strong buzz on the streets. While on tour, Roland performed to standing ovations for crowds in Memphis, TN, Ft. Valley, GA and Atlanta, GA. He even took time out to get on stage with Lil Jon and the Eastside Boys in front of a sold-out audience during a rap concert in Tallahassee, FL as part of the Florida A & M University homecoming festivities. Roland Powells blend of hip-hop and street comedy is quickly becoming the new standard for comedy, similar to the effect of Def Jam had on comedy in the mid 90s.

Dat Boy Funny, starring Roland Powell, is currently available in limited release in many markets. The official street date, nationwide is January 20, 2004. This hilarious blend of stand up and sketch comedy is guaranteed to be the breakout hit of 2004. Along with Roland, see performances by BET Comic view regulars: Doo Doo Brown, Nard Holston, Shawty, Special K and Big Sean. You must check out Rolands parody of the classic tv show, 'The Dating Game, entitled, 'Keepin it Real. This skit is sure to become a cult classic for the ages.

Roland Powell got his big break when Cedric the Entertainer positioned him as the first comedian on the Platinum selling 'Starting Line Up DVD. Since this time, Roland has toured the world as part of the Bud Light Comedy Tour and made multiple appearances on BET Comic View and Showtime at the Apollo. Roland can be seen daily on BET and other music video channels making guest shots in videos for 2 of the hottest names in hip hop, Lil John and T I. Also look out for Roland in the upcoming sequel, Barbershop 2.

The streets are talking, Roland Powell and Dat Boy Funny are a hit. Be sure to put your hands on your copy today.

For more information on Dat Boy Funny or Roland Powell please contact Robert Roundtree toll free at: 866.372.2923 or via email: robert@mercuryent.net. Note to Media: Roland Powell is available for interviews. Also, screening copies are available for review upon request

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