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FOOTAGE OF ME WINNING BEST HOST AT THE 5TH ANNUAL AZ1 AWARDS!

Shout out to Mico White for capturing the moment as it was happening.  It’s pretty crazy when you can look back on an experience like that in real time! I get to see everything unfold and I definitely felt the love in the building that night.

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My REAL Acceptance Speech

What’s going on world?!  Tone Kapone checking in..it’s definitely been a whirlwind these past few days and I wanted to fully express everything I wanted to say.  I hope you take the time out to read this full post.

I’ve been putting in a lot of work on the Tampa Bay Music Scene over these past few years and I was recognized for my Hosting prowess as a nominee for Best Host in the 5th Annual Az1 Awards.  It was a tough category with a lot of people I respect that are on their grind as well.  When it was all said and done they called MY name as the winner!  Truly a blessing and also refreshing to finally be acknowledged.  

In the midst of my speech (which I tried to cut down because I had a lot to say) I failed to mention a few things so I wanted to merge those with my thoughts and blog it.  

First things first, I stopped to give her a kiss but did not mention my Fiance and better half in my speech.  She’s the reason I am able to do what I do and also my biggest supporter and fan.  It doesn’t really need to be said but this is her award too.  #TeamOmas

For two, When they called my name and I just sat there for a minute it wasn’t because I was surprised.  I definitely felt like I was deserving of the award so I wanted to bask in the moment and take it all in. Let’s be clear, with all due respect I expected to win but was prepared for the defeat. I’m so used to coming in 2nd that it was amazing to be able to embrace the experience.

I wanted to make sure I mentioned the Powerline in general, but also put an emphasis on DJ Spaceship. Since he wasn’t nominated I wanted to make sure I did not just say his name but also honor him for being MY DJ of the Year. The asshole in me was going to throw a lil bit of shade but I decided to keep it chill lol.  Sometimes I can’t help myself haha.

I wanted to make sure I told you all about the next few events, about Ignite The Night in general, and seize the moment since I had everyone’s attention and not everyone in the room actually knew who I was or what I’m about. (For the record: Ignite The Night R&B Edition 4/23, Ignite The Night 2 Year Anniversary 5/28).  I also wanted to make a quick mention of our monthly show in St. Pete starting up JUNE 4 titled “The Elements.”  The flyer for this will drop soon but I’ve got a helluva lineup for that one too!

One of the main things I wanted to do was stress to you all that in addition to being an Award Winning Host I’m an even doper Emcee.  I wanted to let it be known that I have fun Hosting but that my Artistry should not be slept on at the same time.  This was an emphasis for me and something I’ll be diving deeper into in a future blog I’m sure. 

I had a few jokes planned out that I didn’t get to execute lol.  I also wanted to show love to the Hosts of the Evening Jroc Jones and Autumn Blaze for doing an excellent job and being dope in their own right.  

Overall I think I got my point across and I’m glad to be able to use a platform like Tumblr and www.tone-kapone.com to get the rest of my thoughts out into the world.  I want to give Thanks to the Az1 Promotionz staff for the award and also the nomination alongside several talented Hosts.  Az1 is a HUGE supporter of the Independent Scene and the fact that this is the 5th Awards show is a testament to them and their work!  

And I was going to throw a couple of silly “Kapone Kwotes” in somewhere but I think it’s a good way to end this blog.  

“I guess my price just went up!”

“Looks like I’ll be hosting the 6th Annual Az1 Awards!”

“Oh and if I’m correct..I believe that I am the FIRST-EVER Winner of this Award.”

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