(BLACK PR WIRE) -- ATLANTA – January 20, 2015 – ASPiRE (@tvASPiRE) today announced the season two premiere of its popular original weekly “clean stand-up” comedy/reality series, “Laff Mobb’s We Got Next” (#WeGotNext), hosted by Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of “Def Comedy Jam” Bob Sumner. Filmed before live audiences at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, CA, “Laff Mobb’s We Got Next” continues to deliver a new twist on stand-up, featuring 16 new voices of African-American stand-up comedy in eight 30-minute episodes this season. Produced by Laff Mobb and New Wave Entertainment, the new season of “Laff Mobb’s We Got Next” will premiere on Wednesday, February 4 at 10 p.m. EST.

“Laff Mobb’s We Got Next” is an entertaining half-hour where reality meets clean comedy via performances and profiles of the next generation of great African-American comics. In Season Two, the weekly series will take viewers back into the “Clean Comedy Lab” of Bob Sumner (co-creator/co-executive producer of HBO’s “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam”) as he sets out to answer the question, “Who’s Next?” Each week, Sumner decides which of the 16 comedians from his pool of talent is ready to be in the spotlight. When selected, DJ Mike Smoove introduces each comic to the stage to perform. Sumner sits down with each comic before they take the stage and viewers hear why doing clean comedy is so important and how it affects their lives.

“We are proud to provide a place on television where the next generation of African-American comics can do clean comedy that is hilarious and entertaining. We are extremely excited to be back in the lab with Bob Sumner, Laff Mobb and New Wave Entertainment,” said Paul Butler, general manager, ASPIRE.

“After discovering some terrific talent in season one, I’m back in front of the cameras this season to present ‘Who’s Next’ in 2015, and introduce the next generation of comedians to the world,” said Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of “Def Comedy Jam” Bob Sumner. “I can’t wait for ASPiRE viewers to meet and laugh with all 16 of these phenomenally funny stand-up comedians.”

“Laff Mobb’s We Got Next” promises to deliver a game-changing comedic experience at a time when clean Black comedy is poised to fill the void of young Black comedians on television in the groundbreaking mode of Flip Wilson and Sinbad to name a few. Finally…clean, wholesome, positive and most of all funny comedy that the whole family can enjoy!

SERIES PREMIERE– AIRS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 10 P.M. EST
In the first episode, cameras follow Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of “Def Comedy Jam” Bob Sumner as he decides “Who’s Next” from his distinguished pool of clean urban comics. Introduced by DJ Mike Smoove, the first two “Next” performers this season hit the stage before a live audience at the El Portal Theater in North Hollywood, CA:
COMEDIANS FEATURED:
• Amberia Allen, a California native currently living in LA, on Twitter @_Amberia
• Robert Powell, a Lousiana native, on Twitter @robertpowell3

EPISODE TWO – AIRS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 10 P.M. EST
In this episode, Executive Producer/Host Bob Sumner chooses “Who’s Next” from his distinguished pool of clean urban comics. Introduced by DJ Mike Smoove, the “Next” two performers to hit the stage before a live audience are:
COMEDIANS FEATURED:
• Shatara Curry, a New Jersey native, on Twitter @ComedianShatara
• Nate Jackson, from Lacey, WA (outside Seattle), on Twitter @MrNateJackson

ASPiRE presents a Laff Mobb and New Wave Entertainment production. Starring Bob Sumner and DJ Mike Smoove. Executive Produced by Brian Volk-Weiss, Jack Vaughn, Cisco Henson, Bob Sumner, Arthur Spivak, and Daniel Paul. Directed by Gil Cunha.

Follow talent from the show at:
• www.aspire.tv/shows/laff-mobbs-we-got-next
• Bob Sumner on Twitter @bobsumner24 and online at www.laffmobb.com
• DJ Mike Smoove on Twitter @DJMIKESMOOVE

For more information, please go to www.aspire.tv and www.laffmobb.com.

About ASPiRE
ASPiRE is a television network that celebrates the groundbreaking achievements of African-Americans. ASPiRE offers a diverse programming mix of movies, series and specials featuring music, comedy, drama, faith/inspiration, theater/performing arts, lifestyle and news/information. The network was launched June 27, 2012 by Magic Johnson Enterprises, which acts as a catalyst for driving unparalleled business results for its partners and fosters community/economic empowerment by making available high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the demands of ethnically diverse urban communities. ASPiRE is available in about 21 million homes in 21 of the top 25 African-American markets including New York City, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington, D.C. For more information, visit www.aspire.tv, facebook.com/aspireTV and on Twitter @tvASPiRE.

About Magic Johnson Enterprises
Magic Johnson Enterprises acts as a catalyst for driving unparalleled business results for its partners and fosters community/economic empowerment by making available high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the demands of ethnically diverse urban communities. For more information, visit http://magicjohnson.com/enterprises.

BOB SUMNER
Bob Sumner, Co-Creator and Co-Executive Producer of HBO’s “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam” is a recognized force in the world of comedy, with over 20 years of experience discovering many of the top gifted comedians that grace the stage and big screen around the world.

Before joining Russell Simmons’ company, Rush Communications, Bob was an independent club promoter for musicians and comedians in the Tri-State area. Originally from Roselle, New Jersey, Bob graduated from Seton Hall University leaving behind the college radio station of all stations after single handedly taking it to the number one spot.

As Co-Executive Producer and Talent Scout for “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam,” Bob is definitely the man comedians want to know—he has made superstars out of many of today’s most sought-after comedians. He is the unseen force behind the comedians who appear on the critically-acclaimed “Def Comedy Jam” series. With more than 20 years of experience producing comedy, Sumner is one of the most adored producers in the world of comedy. During “Def Comedy Jam’s” first season in the 1990s, he traveled across the country in search of undeniably talented comedians to shine on the show. Sumner has discovered such talent as Bernie Mac, Dave Chapelle, Chris Tucker, Bill Bellamy, Cedric The Entertainer, Mike Epps, Mo’Nique and a multitude of other undiscovered comedians. He is often referred to as “the black Lorne Michaels” (creator of Saturday Night Live) of African-American comedy because he has helped to launch the careers of many of today’s most successful comedians.

Bob also served as Vice-President of Talent for Simmons Lathan Entertainment (A Subsidiary of Rush Communications) and Producer/Talent Scout “Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam.” Currently, Bob is Executive Partner in his venture, Laff Mobb, with music and comedy management titan Arthur Spivak. In addition to “Laff Mobb’s We Got Next”, Laff Mobb has produced specials that have aired on Showtime.