For Your Grammy® Consideration
Best Comedy Album
About Miami Blues
"Miami Blues" is Brian Holtzman's unapologetic blitz of raw, unfiltered comedy that fearlessly barrels through today's cultural minefields. Holtzman doesn't just perform—he challenges, provokes, and dismantles expectations with a style that's wholly his own: off-the-cuff, high-octane, and defiantly old-school.
Holtzman takes you on a guided rollercoaster of discomfort and hilarity that thrives on energy, tension, awkward silences, and spontaneous reactions from the audience. His delivery is confrontational but never cruel – he dances on the edge of taboo not for shock value, but to test our collective sensitivity and poke holes in performative outrage. What makes this album stand out is the overarching message threaded throughout: words themselves aren't dangerous – our overreaction to them is.
Holtzman urges audiences to toughen up, to stop being triggered by language or situations outside their comfort zones – "not in their wheelhouse," as he repeatedly puts it. His gift lies in turning this challenge into comedy, blending the abrasive with the insightful. Whether he's skewering social media bots or dissecting generational fragility, each bit hits with surgical chaos – no setup too slow, no punchline too safe. But even as Holtzman unleashes his signature intensity, there's a deeper purpose: to remind us that comedy is meant to push buttons, not reinforce bubbles.
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Why It Matters
At Cancel Records, we champion projects that push boundaries in comedy — work that's bold, unfiltered and fearless — because we believe comedians are our last line of defense for freedom of speech.
"Miami Blues" is the kind of daring, standout work that defines what comedy is recognized for: honesty, bravery, and the power to make people laugh while confronting the uncomfortable.
The comedian of comedians
"Holtzman is beyond a comedian's comedian; he's his own entity. He's just one of the greatest comedians I've ever seen."
Bill Burr
"Holtzman is one of the funniest guys of all time."
Joe Rogan
"Holtzman is so off the cuff! I really love it!"
Andrew Dice Clay
This album is not for sensitive ears! It's raw, unpredictable and at times confrontational – but always in the service of laughter!
Recommended for ages 18+!
Album Credits
Creative Team
Written and Performed By
Brian Holtzman
Executive Producer
Michael J Levine
Producer
Roberta (Deti) Bello
Recording Engineer
Michael J Levine
Mixer
André Teles Alves
Editing Engineer
Roberta (Deti) Bello
Mastering Engineer
André Teles Alves
Album Cover Art
Saullo Henrique
Technical Information
Record Label
Cancel Records
UPC#
198876673630
Recording Date
08/30/2024
Recording Venue
Comedy Inn (Miami, FL)
Release Date
12/13/2024