The Hoy Polloy joins forces with globally recognized and Grammy-nominated Hip Hop artist, Jadakiss, and talented vocalist, Vina Love, for the indie hip-hop and pop-infused single, \”Dangerous,\” now available on all digital platforms.
The Hoy Polloy is a Miami-based multi-genre band reminiscent of Childish Gambino, Gym Class Heroes, and The Roots. For their new single, the group partnered with Jadakiss, the most recognizable member of the legendary LOX, and Vina Love, a second-generation singer/songwriter, and daughter of the legendary DJ Kid Capri.
Each artist wrote their part for \”Dangerous,\” with The Hoy Polloy lead singer, K Sos, fleshing out the original composition. Long-time Hoy Polloy collaborator, PSBeats did the production. With its captivating hook, magnetic rhymes and Miami vibes, \”Dangerous\” will undoubtedly be this summer\’s new anthem.
\”I\’ve been a fan of Jadakiss for over two decades,\” said K Sos. \”As a musical artist, I\’ve always admired his ability to consistently evolve and produce unique bangers. I knew we had to have him on this album. And when he agreed to the collaboration, he suggested we use his artist, Vina Love, for the hook. After I heard her part, it was a no brainer.\”
\”Dangerous\” is the first track to be released from The Hoy Polloy\’s newest album, Valkyrie, set to launch later this year. The new project will feature artists such as Les Nubians, AZ, and Scotty ATL, as well as a few notable surprises.
Known primarily for their rock music, The Hoy Polloy boldly turned a page, venturing into the hip-hop arena in 2018. They debuted their first hip-hop album, No Pressure, and soon after joined the 24-city U.S. & Canada, Trust The Process II: Undefeated Tour, with rapper Ace Hood.
The Hoy Polloy and lead singer K Sos boast an impressive record, opening for Ludacris, Redman and Method Man, Pepper, Project Pat, GZA, and Talib Kweli, among others.
While recording Valkyrie, The Hoy Polloy is simultaneously recording their new rock EP, Kiss the Princess, the fourth of four in their spirit animal series. A tour is likely to follow the completion of both albums and will feature the band\’s uniquely hybrid genre set.
K Sos adds, \”Art is one of the only arenas where having a blueprint, will lead to your demise. If you were an architect and you found a design that worked well for building staircases, then you\’d want to use that design over and over again because it works. As an artist, if a blueprint starts to form, it means you aren\’t evolving as an artist, and you\’re relying on what worked in the past, instead of developing your creativity. A one trick pony can only do his trick so many times before people say, I\’ve already seen that, show me something different.\”
– Honda and Acura Environmental Leadership Programs help hundreds of auto, powersports and power equipment dealers measurably reduce their environmental impact
– Dealers nationwide have collectively reduced over 177,000 metric tons in CO2 emissions, saving them more than $34 million in energy costs
– Honda will share its Green Dealer experience with dealers from fellow automakers at NADA
With over 10 years of experience leading Honda and Acura dealers toward more environmentally responsible operations, Honda will share its learnings from the Honda and Acura Environmental Leadership Programs at the upcoming National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Show 2022 in Las Vegas.
The Honda and Acura Environmental Leadership Programs – often referred to as the Honda “Green Dealer” Program – have helped more than 600 Honda and Acura automobile, powersports and power equipment dealers across the U.S. collectively reduce CO2 emissions by more than 177,000 metric tons. That reduction is is equal to eliminating the annual CO2 emissions associated with electricity use by over 21,000 homes.
Honda kicked off the Green Dealer Program in 2011 to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to environmentally responsible operations that extends beyond its fuel-efficient vehicles and energy-efficient manufacturing operations. Now, the program contributes to Honda’s goal to achieve carbon neutrality globally for its products and operations by 2050.
On March 11 at the NADA Show 2022, Honda will present its Green Dealer Program learnings during the panel “The Future Dealership is Green.” With the average auto dealership expected to spend 15%-20% or more on utility costs by 2030 and utility companies transitioning their pricing plans to focus on peak demand and time-of-use, Honda encourages dealers to integrate energy-efficient measures.
“Over the last decade Honda has gained incredible insights from helping our automobile, powersports and power equipment dealerships of all sizes overcome various challenges to reduce their energy and water consumption, and we want to share this experience with all dealers,” said Annika Swenson, sustainability analyst at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and manager of the Honda and Acura Environmental Leadership Programs. “As we work toward a carbon-free society, we hope Honda’s Green Dealer Program provides a framework for fellow automakers that want to enhance their dealers’ environmentally responsible operations.”
Douglas Greenhaus, vice president of Regulatory Affairs, Environment, Health, and Safety at NADA, adds: “Working with the Green Dealer Program has left me with admiration for what Honda is doing to partner with its dealers on sustainability and environmental compliance. The Green Dealer Program is exemplary in that it assists dealerships with a structured way to reduce their environmental impacts and to build greener futures in their communities.”
The voluntary Honda Green Dealer Program is structured as a yearly assessment to optimize existing and new facilities in the areas of energy performance, water efficiency and site practices. The program provides dealers with support for data collection, environmental assessment, expert advice, implementation and results verification. Since the program’s launch, the average dealership has reduced energy use by 20%, saving an average of $20,000 per year and $34 million in energy costs over the last 10 years.
Other high impact dealership improvements include:
High-efficiency water fixtures that have saved 1.2 billion gallons of water
283 LED lighting upgrades which can consume 60%-80% less electricity
63 heating, ventilation and air condition (HVAC) upgrades, which can reduce total energy required for heating and cooling by 25%
4.1 megawatts of solar panels installed to offset energy use
Electric vehicle chargers installed at 131 Green Dealers
Culver City Honda Achieves 100% Carbon Neutrality
The Honda Green Dealer Program recently recognized Culver City Honda in Culver City, California, as a carbon neutral dealership, meaning it has offset 100% of its operating emissions. A Green Dealer since 2014, Culver City Honda installed an energy management system, interior and exterior LED lighting and controls, drought-resistant landscape to conserve water, high-efficiency water fixtures and multiple electric vehicle charging stations including Level 2 and DC fast chargers. Through the Clean Power Alliance, a Southern California electricity provider offering clean renewable energy, Culver City Honda also receives energy from 100% renewable sources to offset its emissions.
“As a Green Dealer, our focus year over year at Culver City Honda is to find ways in which we can measurably reduce our impact,” said Hoss Haghighat, general manager at Culver City Honda. “We have seen continued benefits from the Green Dealer Program, including an enhanced brand image and increased competitive advantage in the community, improved recruitment and retention of quality employees, earning eco-friendly incentives and rebates along with reduced waste and increased preparedness for future regulations.”
10-Year Highlights of the Honda Green Dealer Program
Over the past decade the Green Dealer Program has evolved to meet the needs of its dealers and Honda’s vision for a carbon-free society. Highlights of the program include:
In 2014, Honda publicly released its free online Green Dealer Guide, a step-by-step resource for dealers to reduce their energy and water consumption, while cutting overhead costs. Although it was created with dealerships in mind, any business owner can use the comprehensive guide to improve the environmental performance of their operations.
The Green Dealer Program expanded to Latin America in 2017 and Canada in 2018, helping to offset more than 6,000 metric tons of CO2e through dealer improvements.
At the 2019 Climate Leadership Awards, the Climate Registry and The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions recognized the Green Dealer Program with the Innovative Partnership Certificate for its exemplary leadership in reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change.
Three Green Dealers – Brandfon Honda in Branford, Connecticut (automobile dealer); Eastern Equipment in Derry, New Hampshire (power equipment dealer) and Rossi Honda in Vineland, New Jersey (automobile dealer) – earned the distinction of being electric grid neutral. This means that they produce as much or more energy from renewable energy sources than they consume from their local electric utilities over a one-year measurement period.
A new online Green Dealer Savings Calculator allows dealers and businesses to add up potential savings based on energy efficient upgrades.
Honda utilized the professional engineering services of Altura Associates, Inc. to complete dealership environmental assessments and to help design the Honda and Acura Environmental Leadership Programs. For more information, visit https://greendealer.honda.com/.
Honda Commitment to the Environment Honda is committed to addressing global environmental and energy issues by striving to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities by 2050. Honda proudly has the highest fleet average fuel economy and lowest CO2 emissions of any full-line automaker in America, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) latest data. To reduce CO2 emissions even further, Honda will strive to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles represent 100% of auto sales in the U.S. and globally by 2040.
Honda also is working to reduce its business operations environmental impact. To slash North American manufacturing operations’ CO2 emissions, Honda has entered into long-term virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for renewable wind and solar power covering more than 60% of the electricity that Honda uses in North America. This enables the company to fully offset the remaining carbon intensive grid-supplied electricity used in its Ohio, Indiana, and Alabama automobile manufacturing operations. Honda also promotes environmentally responsible business practices with its suppliers and retail dealer partners across North America.
Country Artist/Songwriter & Combat Veteran Ryan Weaver releases new single “Let’s Talk About Heroes” honoring America’s everyday heroes for Veterans Day. The single was written by Weaver,Craig Wilson and Dave Bray (Navy Veteran) and produced by Mills Logan. Weaver co-wrote the single to highlight the bravery and sacrifices those American heroes make every day.
The truly inspiring Music Video, produced by Heath Smith, Chris Martini and Bill Rahn, was filmed in Claxton and Glenville, GA and features a line-up of servicemen and women who have worked endlessly to protect this country. Medal of Honor recipient Don Jenkins, the first female POW Jessica Lynch, 2nd amendment advocate Dianna Miller, and Vietnam tunnel rat Rudy Pearson star in the music video. Chris Martini directs the video, set-in small-town America, that follows a heartfelt bond between the community, law enforcement and first responders. The music video ends with an unexpected twist that connects these brothers and sisters in arms.
“We wanted to write a song that recognized and honors our everyday heroes, military, first responders and all those working on the frontline, who put their lives in harm’s way every day to protect us,” said Ryan Weaver. “We felt like this was a topic that needed to be addressed. The song honors those everyday heroes living among us, day in and day out, and the families of the fallen that we’ve lost in the line of duty. They deserve our recognition.”
Ryan Weaver is a Veteran Black Hawk Aviator, Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the United States Army who served for 21 years in the military and comes from a family of servicemen. Weaver is also a Two-Time Gold Star family member, losing his brother and brother-in-law in service to our country. It’s Weaver’s personal connection and service that inspires him to recognize his fellow American Heroes who make sacrifices every day to keep our country safe and free.
“Let’s Talk About Heroes”is now on iTunes, Spotify, Apply and wherever you stream music. You can watch Ryan’s Official Music Video for “Let’s Talk About Heroes” on his YouTube Channel HERE and on CMT.com starting tomorrow.
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About Ryan Weaver:
Ryan Weaver is a high-energy, all-American, rockin’ country music artist who proudly served as an active-duty Black Hawk Aviator, Chief Warrant Officer 3, United States Army. Growing up with a family of eleven in a small town in Floral City, Florida, he joined the Army right after high school. After several years of working as a Military Intelligence Analyst, Ryan followed in the footsteps of both his two older brothers, Steve and Aaron, by attending Warrant Officer Candidate School and flight school. He graduated top of his class in flight school, becoming a Black Hawk Aviator.
In April 2003, he deployed to Baghdad International Airport in Iraq, and shortly afterward, one of his brothers, Aaron, was deployed just west of him in Fallujah. In 2004, Aaron was killed in action when the Medivac helicopter he was a passenger in was shot down by enemy fire. In 2013, Ryan’s brother-in-law, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Randy Billings, was laid to rest just one row away from Aaron Weaver after the Black Hawk helicopter he was piloting was shot down by an enemy ground-detonated explosive device. This second heartbreaking loss made the Weaver family a two-time Gold Star family. Ryan used his heartache as determination to succeed. Both of his brothers’ ultimate sacrifices continue to fuel his fire to accomplish his dreams in music. Ryan also recorded the first single of the album “Songs That Save Our Lives” with West Point Military Academy’s Benny Havens Band and that song has been short-listed for a GRAMMY Award consideration.
Texas native Austin English continues to knock on the door of mainstream country stardom with his upcoming single “In the Mix,” slated for release on May 27. Produced by Grady Saxman and written by Zach Abend and Casey Twist, as well as former Waterloo Revival members George Birge and Cody Cooper, this contemporary, uptempo groove is a clever blend of music and romance that will keep you rocking all summer long. “In the Mix” is now available for pre-sale and pre-save through AppleMusic and Spotify
“In the Mix” is the follow-up to English’s successful 2020 releases, “Goodnight Marie,” and “Willie Nelson T-Shirt” (which collectively garnered nearly 100,000 streams) and marks a new beginning for Austin English as he pursues his music on a national level. For more information on Austin English, please visit www.AustinEnglishMusic.com
About Austin English:
For well over a decade, Austin English has been pounding on the door to stardom. The hard-to-ignore, 6’6” Texas-native has commanded many of the biggest stages in the Texas Midwest and Mountain West with his high-energy shows (including the Highway 30 Music Festival, Texas Hall of Fame, White Elephant Saloon (in the Ft. Worth Stockyard), Rodeo Austin, and Gruene Hall), wowed as an opener for national artists (including but not limited to) Charlie Daniels Band, Granger Smith, Daryle Singletary, Tracy Byrd, Reckless Kelly, Gary Allan, Cody Johnson, Will Hoge, and Radney Foster, and garnered hundreds of thousands of fans with his dynamic vocals and songs that are both authentic and infectious. English’s music is reflective of his rural upbringing in the Blackland-Prairie town of Elgin but as eclectic and diverse as Texas landscape where he was raised. Sandwiched between Hill Country, the Gulf Coast, Piney Woods, and the South Texas Plains, English began his professional career as a teenager performing with a band called The Crop Dusters across the area. Later, he would step away from the group to focus on his songwriting, drawing inspiration from two iconic, neighboring taproots: the Coupland Inn & Dancehall, and the bustling Austin music scene—hallowed ground where outlaws and legendary balladeers performed and shaped the direction of many genres of music.
In 2019, English released a trio of singles, “Pieces,” “7th Street,” and “Heartache in a Small Town,” that would collectively garner nearly 100,000 streams with little to no promotion, the later notching his first top-30 hit on the Texas chart and widening the door of opportunity to explore his music on a national scale.
Springboarding upon this success, English signed with 40 West Entertainment, and aligned with the top songwriters and producers in Nashville to release “Willie Nelson T-Shirt” and “Goodnight Marie” which amassed another nearly 100,000 streams in short order. English is currently in the studio working on a new project. His first single from the sessions, “In the Mix” is slated for release on May 27. If you’d like to learn more about Austin English, be sure to visit his official website at AustinEnglishMusic.com and be sure to follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest news, information and music. His music is available online for purchase, stream, and playlisting through most major outlets, including Spotify, AppleMusic, GooglePlay, and more!
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