Every great (and not-so great) awards has Acceptance Speeches which can be and become legendary ... Let's make Crusade history!

Best Shameless Promotion (of self and projects)


Most Annoying Crusader


Most Dramatic Crusader


The Big Mouth of the Board Award


The Feud of the Year ______ vs. _______


Post of the Year/Thread of the Year

THE WINNER, and nobody wanna say it tho, HANDS DOWN IS JOHNNY NEUMATIC!!!!!
SEE U TONIGHT!!!
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JOHNNY NEUMATIC would like to sincerely thank all the little people that spent their free time voting, I sure didn't...no disrespect to WINNIE ....Matter of a fact I tip my fitted to you WINNIE for drumming up some life on this site.

As for the categories I won in....I GUESS


QUESTIONS:

Who on here as the MOST READS?
That isn't a valid category though?!
But who YOU deduce is the most successful....is Grammynominated?
DEKA Is the one with clothing placements NOW!, and other ventures popping now...simply for example..gimme a effin' break!

What smack down (via Grammy nominated) are we referring to?
And furthermore...if he is so accomplished why is DIVINE MILLS so mute in the industry right now...in front of the mics and behind the boards. Guess ILLTOWN ain't so ILL.

MORE SHAMELESS PROMOTION FOR YOU MUTHAFATHAZ:

-Still gainfully employed, bless GOD, at my publicity firm.
*(Recently added as a client....the dude that sings duet vocals with Alicia Keys on her slow jam joint...he has a new band)

- writing and composing melodies for the re-tooling of my demo album, solo.

-many, many. other exciting and soon to take effect miracles and blessings!

STAY TUNED !

Good looking out y'all!

Many thanks from your boy Young Dilli. I aint gonna front, I'm somewhat surprised that I won the award for 'Best Poster Overall'. I'm not exactly politically correct and at times I can be a bit heavy-handed. Be that as it is, I really appreciate the recognition.

D

Oh yeah, before I forget. Extra special shout-out to the girl WIN, thank you very much for pulling this thing together.

What a little community we've built here!

I'd like to sincerely thank everyone. About two years ago, I happened upon this site called thecrusade.net and I've been stuck like glue ever since. I've made some really good friends in here; I've refined my writing and really grown by coming to this board. Who would've thunk it, I've grown as a result of my membership on a web community. I like to think that we've grown together. Wow, we are really in the millennium!

Hat's off to WIN for pulling this together and to all of my fellow Crusaders who thought enough of my contributions on the board to nominate and/or vote for me. I am truly humbled.

I would to say thank you to all the people who make this site a great place to be every day. Much respect to Ray for putting this together. thanks to all the members that created great topics that gave me valuable information. I still have along way to go with my company, and thanks for your support and feed back!!!

We Love you Sharris!!!

everyone here is a winner, and that's real. keep making it happen everyday ya'll

Thanks for the nod everybody ya'll have a goiod time tonight!

***Hears name, sits in shock, gets up and does happy strut to the podium***

Wow, Best Female Crusader? Oh my, I wasn't expecting this at all. I'm really not prepared for this, but ummm . . . ***pulls five page list of thank-yous from purse.*** . . . let me see.

I'd like to thank everyone who nominated and/or voted for me, and even those who didn't. It's all good.

Thanks to Ray for making this board a reality. It's really more than just a messageboard. It's more than just a community as well. As Grammynominated said in another thread, this is a family. I've enjoyed discussing the various topics we've covered over the past I don't know how long. I think I can say that we all appreciate each others views, although we may not always agree with each other. And boy do some of ya'll know how to disagree.

I'd also like to take the opportunity to thank everyone that's given me advice and encouragement. And to all those that reached out to me or that I've reached out to, I'm truly appreciative.

Special shout out to WIN for making this happen. And congrats to all the other winners.

Best MPEG/Live Action Signature clip

Dead Wrong

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Where do I begin?

1. I'd like to thank the treadmill company for making such a great product.
2. I'd like to thank the person that challenged that lady to a contest.
3. I'd like to thank the lady in the clip for tripping, busting her kneecaps, and being swiftly ushered off the treadmill.
4. Most Importantly, I'd like to thank all the kind people of thecrusade.net for casting their votes.
5. Lastly, I'd like to thank my competition Hollywood Cole and Deka for not coming strong enough in this category -- Better luck next time!

Aight, so I’m a little long winded!

It’s really cool and humbling to see how your peers view and receive your presence and words in this electronic environment… and this has been fun….

I’d like to thank everyone who nominated and voted for me and even those who didn’t. At the end of the day, there was honesty to be had in anonymity (IMHO) and that speaks volumes. It’s all good… it’s always love.

This year has been a learning and growing experience for me… I had never, ever participated on any message board before this one and experienced some growing pains this year (2 years into it) when I left and came BACK, hence the prodigal son award, which Dill lofted out there as a nomination, predestining me to it with a comment he made shortly after I came back on the scene. It’s good to be back.

I’d like you all to know that the conversations we have on this board transcend the screen and move into real life. Many of you have given me words of wisdom and opened my eyes to different points of view that I’ve never conceived before… and in receiving them, I’ve learned to avoid condemning the person in stating my POV. My scope has broadened... my live debate tighter... my knowledge deeper.

Big Ced brought me here, Frogs & Dill kept me. I felt like a stranger when I first joined, stranger still for a minute when Ced left… then realized that I was amongst friends and family soon after, hence the names above. Frogs always checks on a brother to see what's 'sattnin. and don’t get it twisted, although we fight and get relatively pissed with each other’s POV’s, Dill is my peeps. I’ve poked at him before for his debate ending salutation, “All the best, fam”… but I believe that dude is sincere in his well wishes for me and us all. This IS just internet stuff to him. I believe I have lifelong friends in these guys amongst others here… Gamma, Rog (I’m coming to London, dog).. love to you all, Crusaders.

Thanks again to the Crusade family……. and don’t forget who still holds the record for posting the most: 3556 as of this one and counting……

God is good, all the time, all the time, God is good.

That was very touching Larry i had to come out of retirement for that one. next year i'll definitely nominate you for "Best Acceptance Speech"

Oh behalf of Acevac we would both like to say, preshate the award, and we are both excited to be splitting this ounce of purple cush.

Excuse the clouds, now... pass me the swisha!!!

Wow....

Our opinions reflect (and often betray) who we really are. I can't front when I say there are some extremely sharp, intelligent, talented cats here. I won't name names because (to be honest) we all know who they are. I'm privilleged to be amongst such company. I've learned so much from you guys and continue to do so. Being here has made me a better person. And I feel that to be recognised by people, I consider not only my peers, but my friends, is great feeling.


These awards have confirmed this is the best board of it's kind on the net.




P.S. I hope we ALL grow old and successful together.....
T

Peace y'all!


Thanks WIN your efforts are much appreciated.



In name of all the people who like me can't make the meet... I toast thecrusade.net

I just want to thank you for noticing little old me and for your appreciation of my post on the board. I'm honored!

Too bad I won't get to meet you guys tonight! Hopefully, I'll do so next time.

Have fun, and drink a little for me, won't ya?

merci!

more to come!

I would like to thank everyone voted for me. Being on the Crusade during the day allows me to be something other than the money-obsessed, self-indulged, overly critical and opinionated pompous jackass most people who really know me as(HAHAHAHAHA....just joking about the opinionated part).

making people laugh and having and establishing friendships with some of you and equally deeper conversations is something that I readily enjoy and look forward to continuing.

I must say though that I thought for sure Johnny was going to get Male Crusader while Quel would have gotten female but I can understand why Froggy and Kounslor and received and deserved their votes.
Congrats to you both.

I though would request a recount on the religious vote. Better yet, me and you Larry; one-on-one, we have a read off of the Scriptures and verses and see who is The One(just joking yet again. damn i'm on a roll here).

Again thank you to all.

For once, Words ALMOST escape me.

wow....

speech??? ok here we go...

Post of the Year/Thread of the Year
Grammynominated’s smackdown to Johnny Neumatic

ok, first i was gonna respectfully decline this award, because awards based on negative things isnt my cup of tea...but being that our ambiguously gay, pillow biting girly boy decided to speak negatively i have to accept it with this lesson in music business...

its simple john boy, when youve been winning year after year, and you constantly collect checks and ALL of your artists have HIT records, (all our artists AT THE VERY LEAST have a top 10 single) there comes a time when its time (every year) to regroup and do it again...and again and again... you know ....work on new acts (which we have 3) (which you would know about being that I told you I'd definitely listen to your stuff cause I wanted to bring a gospel artist into the fold....but you know what happened with that...thats why your still posting stories about beyonce's moma burning herself while she's cooking )

anyway ....even records we "give" away are bangers...see current chart climber - urban mystic "where were you" and 5 records on the new syleena johnson album....scoring 2 movies, (including latifa's upcoming beautyshop) & shooting DM films first feature film....while your forced to switch gears and change professions... from aspiring singer to the office "copies & coffee" guy..you see when your "WORKING" quiet doesn't equal motionless....it just means less talk ...more work

seriously tho... frustrated dreamers a.k.a guys like you end up being the homo thug lover of some gay rapper/singer and sit in a corner in the studio "singing to yourself" hoping someone says..."yo i didnt know you sing...i can put you on", then you end up in a bathroom stall testing the mic.......be easy ....stay in ya lane...

Best 'News'/Most Informed Crusader
GrammyNominated
Candy4U

i just try to help educate and straighten misconceptions....see...knowing a whole lot about nothing does come in handy


The Crusader who hardly posts but says a lot
Grammynominated
again passing on information that can help someone is a gift in it's self


Most Semi-Accomplished
Grammynominated

Dag Grammy!! You won that many,huh?SO WHAT I see DM out there hosting the seminars for the new and "still try'na get a deal crop" artists. Congrads on those Syleena joints and that Mario ..WHAT!!...is crazy. Sneak listens/peaks for those in the real industry is always nice and a honor. And thanks for the pm advice about the movie deals... this particular client is not as big wig as Divine Mill so he can only hope to get movie producing & soundtrack credits that ya'll are about to unleash
Jaheims' a given buut NIICE look on that Coko That will b played real loud in the Lexus. Ooh I said too much.

( Back to the program)
Ms. Winny, I need a re-count or atleast a crusade writing pen as a parting gift. Seriously tho' the winners deserve it. You only have 364 days to enjoy

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Thanks, Dill.

Great speeches, folks.

WRAP IT UP!
*the wrap it up sign and lights are blinking frenetically*

Thanks Rog.

NOTE TO GRAMMY NOMINATED:

YOU JERSEY DUDES ARE WEIRD ANYWAY....SO I WILL KEEP IT LIKE SO BRIEF...N CASE U THINK U SAID SOMETHING...DAMN WHAT YOU TALKING ABOUT!!

TRUTH???

WHO R U?

F*CK WHO NEVER HEARD OF ME, WHO DON'T DIG, WHO THIS AND THAT,
I BEEN TO JAPAN (FIRST CLASS), BEEN ON BET, BEEN IN THE STUDIO WITH DIDDY, WITH MARIO, WITH EDDIE F., BEEN IN THE ARCADE ROOM AREA OF KAY GEE'S MANSION...WENT THERE WITH MY PEOPLES FROM BLAZING SOUNDS, ETC...ETC.... (COULD GO ON>>)

YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN A POSITION TO BE DOING SOMETHING NOTE WORTHY...BUT LET'S EXAMINE TODAY
CHECKLIST OF "DIVINE MILL" ACTS:

ANYBODY CAN GO TO AN A&R AND SUBMIT TRACKS YOU DICK_WAD,
AND IS THAT ALL YOU ALL ARE GOOD FOR, CONTRACTED HELP?

WOW....SAYS VOLUMES.

I AM STILL VERY YOUNG, VERY HANDSOME, AND VERY FOCUSED.

THE PEOPLE THAT NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ME, KNOW.

THE REST WILL, IN TIME.

SAVE YOUR TYPING FOR THE PINK SLIPS YOU ROGUE B*TCH.

Someone please remove this fool so I can take the stage

Ahem. Now....

Thank y'all for nominating me for some pretty negative categories. Glad to see I didn't win most annoying. Thanks, for scooping that one up, Johnny Nue. However, I can't thank you too much cause you were also nominated for Best Male Crusader and I wasn't. Just goes to show you that everyone loves a Clown, but it takes a strong heart to pledge allegiance to a cynic.

Cy-nic (sin-ik) An adherent of an Ancient Greek school of philosophers who held the view that virtue is the only good and that its essence lies in self-control and independence. 2. a fault-finding captious critic, esp. one who belives that human conduct is motivated wholly by self interest.

I'm honored to serve all of you and vow to keep on keeping the geechies in line. I humbly share this award with Damon X and thecynic.

Y'all Be Cool.

I'm all late but I want to thank any and everyone that nominated me. I feel so at home on this board. I've visited others but never one where I can converse with like minds.

You guys be having me cracking the heck up all of the time.

I hope that I can live up to The Crusade name by contribuing worthwhile posts, making friends and networking contacts and by showing you whats really up with Sheila Chadwick cause if you don't know, you'd better ask somebody! Scoot over Oprah, there's a new journalist in town!

I hope I win yawl!

Agent Johnny N;

(in the most sincere tone that I can possess) Why are you talking crazy? People are really laughing at you. Pick a target & hook off but all that free swinging just gets u tired in the schoolyard and jumped. I feel bad for u 1 minute then u sneak kick someone and evrybody ruff houses you.

If you had a professional or casual conversation with Grammy you would know the platinum plus artists that he did singles on in the states and overseas,(without him even bragging because he wants this board to be progressive & encouraging.) And these things are before DM.

I'm sure he would never list playing video games at somebody's studio on his bio or as a a point to be major.

Jersey dude? Yeah .. u never talked real talk with him then.

Never insult artist in the same arena (more entreprenuer,etc) as you because thats bad karma anfd your forseen path will deminish. Never say obviously false things especaily on a board where ALOT people have alraedy started bussiness relationship and will look at you as unmarketable. They will never let you join in any raindeer games Rudulph.

Unless ya job that you have is all that you WANT and you WANT ONLY TO BE famous for being the sensitive guy in school....put ya best out there on this board because I KNOW you were joking when you mentioned your Sideline encounters with the folks above.

None of that means anything and when you hit us with stuff you've DONE in order to diss another, you'll really put good stuff. Because you were just playin, right? With the minut stuff above, right? No really, you were just playin'?
(Extremley sincere)


Anyway tomorrow's another day. Hope it helps ya destiny (child) instead of sealing ya fate. Peace in the middle east....east new york that is.

whoa pump ya brakes.....

the important question to your tirade is...were you working at any of the places youve been??? thats the important factor, dont just be a groupie in the studio..sitting in the corner singing to yourself...(well you know the rest) get some work done,

just so you know im not an A&R, I'm 2nd in command at DM, & i'm not from & dont live in jersey

my plaques and checks are from producing everyone from fat joe, Luther and Pink to Next & jaheim
im not gonna go back & forth with you...i just hope you can salvage the opportunities you have left....if your serious about working instead of stargazing....

aside from that, and this is a small business...so be easy,

and the Diva of the year award goes to

Why ask why?

I'd like to thank those who overlooked my nomination

to quote Spike-

"we wuz robbed!"

Best Promotion (of self and projects)
Osk

Sincere Thanks! Tune into Sugatreats Monday Nights, look out for Soulchaser Volume 2, peep the design portfollio on OHSOKOOLNYC.com, and dont forget Tribal Impressions Winter Fashion Show, Saturday Oct 23.