Barely Broke with Intelligence

@ScHoolboyQ - NigHtmare On Figg St. #HnC

2012-01-27T12:52:00.000-08:00

{THROWBACK THURSDAYS} A Look Back At 90's Pieces From "MOSCHINO"

2012-01-26T17:00:00.000-08:00

"Covered the wife, kleenex for the kid's tears
Versace wear, Moschino on my bitches" - Biggie

All Philly hoes, dough and Moschino
Every cutie wit a booty bought a Coogi - Biggie

These might be some familiar lyrics from the late great Biggie Smalls , Moschino was mentioned by a lot of hip hop artists in the 90's which led me to research further into the brand as a young cat in High School. I found that Moschino was an italian brand that much like Gucci , Versace , and Chanel it was a very respectable and reputable brand in the 90's ,

The brand is not really a household brand anymore in my opinion like a Gucci or Versace would be put its definitely made a staple in fashion. Maybe due to the fact that owner Franco Moschino passed away in 1994.

The brand featured tons of cross colors and really eccentric pieces in the 90's. Here are some pieces that I found to be real eccentric and creative.

RIP FRANCO MOSCHINO

(WESTSIDE WEDNESDAYS) Westside Connection - Gangsta's Make The World Go Round / EPK - GAN

2012-01-25T17:00:00.000-08:00

On this segment of "WestSide Wednesday" I featured one of my favorite childhood videos and songs, I remember being in Elementary/Middle school and would get the chills when I heard this song and couldn't wait to get home to listen to my Westside Connection - Bow Down cassette.

Who didn't want a Purple suit and a 64 Impala after watching this. "WESTSIDE IS THE BEST SIDE"

[TONIGHT] John West, TiRon & Ayomari, and more at The Roxy

2012-01-25T15:00:00.000-08:00

[VIDEO] Skotch Davis "Hear Me Clearly"

2012-01-24T18:00:00.000-08:00

The New Regime presents Skotch Davis "Hear Me Clearly"

Skotch Davis - Hear Me Clearly from The New Regime TV on Vimeo.

[AUDIO] Curtiss King "Can I Vent" (Pt. 2)"

2012-01-24T15:30:00.000-08:00

In the midst of campaigning for Paid Dues and as a gift to us on his birthday, Curtiss King released "Can I Vent (Pt.2)" yesterday. Take a listen below.

In case you missed Pt. 1..

Click here to download "Can I Vent (Pt. 2)"

[VIDEO] 21-7 Magazine's Interview with Kendrick Lamar

2012-01-24T12:30:00.000-08:00

Check out this Kendrick Lamar interview conducted by Leslieann Elle Santiago for 21-7 Magazine

Interview with Kendrick Lamar from 21-7 Magazine on Vimeo.

Video by Je Ne Sais Quoi Fims, LLC.

"Battle Royale" Trailer - Original Hits US DVD in March

2012-01-23T17:30:00.000-08:00

Although the Japanese Battle Royale has never been officially available in the US, most people have seen it through some source. And those who haven't will have the chance come March, when the film becomes available for US release.

Check out the US trailer below for the controversial film and stay tuned for it's release in March.

LCD Soundsystem "Shut Up and Play The Hits" Documentary Trailer

2012-01-23T15:00:00.000-08:00

LCD Soundsystem, the NYC dance-punk band fronted by singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, broke thousands of hearts in February of 2011, when an online statement announced the groups disbandment following a farewell concert. The farewell concert took place on April 2, 2011 at Madison Square Garden with tickets selling out in two minutes. After three critically-acclaimed albums, the band delivered an epic performance that was filmed and broadcast live to the world on Pitchfork Media's site.

The documentation of the 48hours leading to the final show has been compiled in a documentary entitled Shut Up and Play The Hits. The film premiered at Sundance last night and will continue to screen through out the week. The trailer's below, as well as the video for "Home", a personal favorite.

High Times Presents: The 2012 Medical Cannabis Cup, Los Angeles

2012-01-23T12:30:00.000-08:00

For the past 24 years, High Times has hosted an annual Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, featuring some of the most potent strains of marijuana in the world. Each November, participants from across the globe flock to The Netherlands to take part in this grand event.

This year, for the first time ever, High Times presents the 2012 Medical Cannabis Cup Expo in Los Angeles, to be held over the weekend of February 11-12 at LA Center Studios. The Los Angeles counterpart will be tweaked to accommodate the laws of our land and will serve as a premier opportunity for the marijuana community to gather and educate. The event will feature a Saturday-night VIP party with special musical guests and performances, panels and seminars with leaders of the marijuana movement, and a closing-night awards ceremony.

Ticket options include $50 two-day passes and $100 two-day VIP passes. There will also be a $30 day pass option available for cash-purchase at the door.

Buy your tickets for the event here.

Oh, and according to their FAQ there will be an area to medicate, so bring your recommendation.

ASAP Rocky - Wassup (Official Video)

2012-01-23T11:54:00.000-08:00

[SAVE THE DATE] Tues. Jan. 31 - OverDoz, Iman Omari, Chill Black Guys, Curtiss King & More at The Roxy

2012-01-21T16:00:00.000-08:00

Purchase your tickets here.

[TONIGHT] The Traphouse Grand Opening

2012-01-21T14:30:00.000-08:00

http://www.traphouseonline.com/

[VIDEO] John West "We Found Love" Rihanna Cover

2012-01-21T12:00:00.000-08:00

If you missed John West's "Lovely" last fall and aren't up to game on the soulful singer yet, you will be soon.

With the upcoming release of his debut album on Mercury/Island Def Jam, the Baton Rouge native has been on our radar for a little over a year now and after listening to this beautiful cover of Rihanna's "We Found Love", you'll understand why.

Enjoy and make sure to catch West at The Roxy on January 25th.

OBSERVATORY RECAP: ScHoolboy Q

2012-01-20T19:56:00.000-08:00

tHis tHursday, we Had the opportunity to make it out to the Observatory in Santa Ana, CA, and catcH ScHoolboy Q perform some gems off his latest album, "Habits and Contradictions". All it took was a good reach out to A-Mack and we were escorted backstage to the green room, greeted with a cloud of smoke and Ab-Soul aka Black Lip Bastard power napping on the floor, wHile ScHoolboy was in tHe corner prepping for his performance. SHortly after we arrived, TDE Manager Dave arrived witH multiple boxes of wings, strips, and fries, but wHerever they were purcHased, the wings were on point!

We were tHen all led tHrougH a passage to the stage, and ScHoolboy Q went on to a very engaged audience. In fact, out in the crowd, we saw Derrick wHo Has been a Huge supporter from Santa Ana decked out in a Classic Hat, Respect tee, and BBi socks. As a token of appreciation, we provided Him with our brand new Spirit Beanie. Furthermore, the show was pretty sHaky due to some audio tecHnicalities, which frustrated A Mack and Dave a bit, but Q wasted no time busting out in acapellas and even jumping into tHe crowd. The nigHt ended witH us parting and bidding our TDE fam farewell. WitHout a doubt, Q is our favorite artist rigHt now and make sure you cop his album! Check some flicks from the show shot by Mr. Rick Montana.

The New Regime - A Creative Collaborative Duo

2012-01-20T15:00:00.000-08:00

I’ve following the work of Phil Mao for a few yearsnow and the kid has been making silent and powerful moves since he started. We met through mutual friends and from the beginning I've kept a close watch on his growingfilm/photography/design portfolio. His aesthetic isclean and precise, as design should be. He’s designed and worked with a nice lineup of up andcoming artists and continues to progress with each project.

Naturally, I was thrilled when Phil recently released a reel from his collaboration withChris San Jose, the creative duo also known as The New Regime. Take a look at a couple of their videos below and keep an eye out for some more visual eye candy from The New Regime.

Follow them on twitter at @_TheNewRegime + http://thenewregime.tv/

TheNewRegime: 2011 New York Reel from The New Regime TV on Vimeo.

A Moment with Jim Jones: Inside the Recording Studio from The New Regime TV on Vimeo.

Metropolis II Kinetic Sculpture - Now at LACMA

2012-01-20T12:00:00.000-08:00

I visited LACMA in late December and came across Metropolis II, an ingenious kinetic structure “modeled after a fast paced, frenetic modern city.”

The exhibition wasn't running when I was there, but as of January 14th the brilliant mini-metropolis is in action. Check out the video below and visit the gallery at the following times to view the sculpture in all its glory.

Opens January 14, 2012Available for viewing:
Fridays: 12:30–2 pm; 3–4:30 pm; 5–6:30 pm; 7–8:30 pm
Weekends: 11:30–1:00 pm; 2–3:30 pm; 4–5:30 pm; 6–7:30 pm

Oppose SOPA and PIPA!

2012-01-17T23:15:00.000-08:00

In case you're wondering why Google is blacked out today, well it's in effort to save the web and the very fundamentals that have allowed it to grow and prosper.

Click here to visit the site to sign the petition.

"Tell Congress: Don’t censor the Web

Fighting online piracy is important. The most effective way to shut down pirate websites is through targeted legislation that cuts off their funding. There’s no need to make American social networks, blogs and search engines censor the Internet or undermine the existing laws that have enabled the Web to thrive, creating millions of U.S. jobs.

Too much is at stake – please vote NO on PIPA and SOPA."

AUDIO ABUSE: Audio Push

2012-01-17T22:50:00.000-08:00

This past weekend, our good friends Audio Push conducted their once a year show at the Troubadour in Hollywood. Once again, Demetrius Thomas was in the neighborhood snapping away. You can see Oktane wearing our new Spirit Beanie as well as the B Crest Hoody throughout their performance. Much respect to the Audio Push and BOW family as well as the other performers at the show.

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VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle "Forever On Some Fly"

2012-01-17T22:07:00.000-08:00

One of our favorite artists hailing from Los Angeles, CA, recently dropped visuals for one of our favorite songs. The creativity and direction of this video screams fly all over, big ups to the All Money In camp.

"I'm revenge of success to all haters, where a Benz is a form of respect to spectators, and your friends keep it real for a sec and switch later"

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Back Abbey Claremont

2012-01-17T21:36:00.000-08:00

This past Friday before touched down at Abstract Evolutions Currensy x Dom Kennedy show at Fox Theater, we linked up with Nasty Nate at Ra-Pour (Restaurant Review Forthcoming). After a couple drinks, we headed to Back Abbey, located in Downtown Claremont. A very small, but comforting location. We ate outside on the lounge type couches and the waitress was quite flirty, but welcoming and very informative when it came to the menu. You literally need to ask what each item is on the menu is, but the food is favorable and it's a wonderful location to visit late to grab a drink or two and enjoy some burgers and fries! Check out the pictures below and definitely check out the Back Abbey when you get a chance!

The only word recognizable on this menu is Fries.

Ordered a full order of fries, which came with these 4 different dips. Ketchup, Mustard, and Horse Raddish dip?

Rick took to ordering a burger that contained apples and a side of salad.

I stuck to a nice cold beer, which had a Guiness meets Newcastle taste. I would like to note that their drink selection mirrors yardhouse, they have their own mixtures of beer, and a simple request to the waitress on preference and she will give you the most popular.

VIDEO: Currensy x Dom Kennedy

2012-01-17T10:38:00.000-08:00

Incase you missed some of the performance, Demetrius Thomas put together a video showcasing both artists.

INTELLECT MONDAY: Promiseland

2012-01-16T09:45:00.000-08:00

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. celebration today, I have researched a wonderful video, which has been noted as his last speech he ever made. Once parsed, it is troubling to see King communicate to his followers his understanding that death is upon him. Yes, there have been many difficult days and I truthfully feel we are still in difficult times, without an effective and sound leader of the people.

Such a powerful man, taken way too soon, but fought with a vengeance for us to coexist. Here at BBi, we are very diverse in every way possible and we very much owe if not all, then most of it to this extraordinary man, enjoy your day and embrace the memory of King, as we all have some trait of King and the ability to be just as revolutionary.

"I am not worried about anything, I am not fearing any man, my eyes have seen the glory"

Album Release & Show Info: ScHoolboy Q "Habits & Contradictions"

2012-01-15T22:13:00.000-08:00

Had to throw in the Top Dawg ENT x Barely Broke Intellects collab Snapback.

By now you knew tHat on Friday night, ScHoolboy Q released his album at 9pm. You can get it here for $7.99, click here

Also, tHere's a sHow tHis THursday in Santa Ana featuring Q Himself!

Album Release: Edgar Sosa "Epidemic"

2012-01-15T22:05:00.000-08:00

Our fellow friend and Lay Low Ent. signee just released his latest project this past week. You can get it by visiting the bandcamp and purchasing for only $1.50

http://edgarsosa.bandcamp.com/album/epidemic

ABSTRACT EVOLUTION: Currensy x Dom Kennedy

2012-01-15T21:30:00.000-08:00

Dom performed right before Curren$y and led a phenomenal performance, I was able to meet him and he is honestly a very humble and down to earth individual.

This past Friday, we had the luxury to gain backstage access courtesy of Abstract Evolution to see Dom Kennedy and Currensy headline a phenomenal show. We brought along our media team to capture some awesome shots of the evening performance and we have a video soon to follow. Shout out to Black Cloud, Lay Low Ent, Airbone Intl, Stevie Crooks, and everyone else who we saw, spoke to, and laughed with. There was a lot of BBi garments present this evening, which is always good to see and fulfilling.

Check out Abstract Evolutions and LIKE their page for updates on future shows, Click Here.

Shot of DOM on the infamous couch

Someone handed Currensy some Concords to be autographed.

Currensy was reppin' Raiders, despite their inability to clutch a playoff berth.

Curren$y began his set on a couch, with what seemed to be random individuals.

Midway, Curren$y deemed it necessary to sit on the edge of the stage to roll one and engage his audience.

We also ran into our very talented good friend, and everyone's favorite villain, Mr. Stevie Crooks. He shared with us promising details of future endeavors that are definitely going to propel this creative monster to higher places. As always, we are 100% supportive of Stevie, and you can still get his latest tape by visiting, www.vlnsnvrdie.com

Photos were taken by our very own Demetrius Thomas and Marcie aka @_superLOVE

[TONIGHT] Fri. 1/13: Curren$y & Dom Kennedy at Fox Theatre

2012-01-13T18:00:00.000-08:00

First Common Ground of 2012

2012-01-12T20:52:00.000-08:00

If there is anything we love, it's a good show and hanging with our peoples. This past Sunday, we had the delight of joining our Black Cloud and Inland Empire family as Tiron & Ayomari as well as Blu graced the Common Ground stage. The venue filled out pretty well and unfortunately, due to such, we were unable to qualm our hunger with "Noa James Fries". Our host Richard Wright kept the night lively, and we have a great collaboration in the works, which we can hopefully see fruition soon!

However, we were treated to a delightful performance by the openers such as Nicky D's and Terrence F. You can see Nicky D's in the pictures below as well as snap shot of his Concord's, which is relative to his latest release "From The Sole", which you can find through scrolling down the blog.

Next we had the ever so talented and villainous Stevie Crooks treat us to a galore of lyrical assault. Stevie never fails to impress and captivate with his stage presence, in fact, he even closed his set with a quick mosh pit that had everyone jarring by the hands of Noa James!

Curtis King also came to the stage and kept the event lively, solidifying why Curtis King should be at Paid Dues this year! Finally, Tiron and Ayomari joined us and delivered an awesome performance performing some of their hits off their latest album "Suckers For Pumps".

To close the night, we were treated to an eccentric performance by Blu and some random female. Without question, Blu is very talented and his performance wasn't what was expected, but last time we saw Blu, he was at Little Temple playing a set of songs from his computer. Overall, the night was great, the vibe was awesome (no pun intended), and we look forward to what other events are in place for the Inland Empire. In fact, you can see a clothing booth setup by yours truly in February, stay tuned for details!

Here is Blue and the Random Female.

Curtis doing what he knows best, being light skinned.

Nicky D's performing and you can look forward towards a BBi partnership soon.

Richard Wright was displaying the grown man shoe game.

TRILL Thursday: Trae The Truth

2012-01-12T20:24:00.000-08:00

What other rapper can call themselves an original S.U.C. (Screwed Up Clique) member and holds an actual day commemorating their community work and be the first rapper to do. Hailing from Houston, Trae The Truth is a legend in the Southern rap scene and holds features among the likes of rap heavyweights Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, Jadakiss and Lil' Wayne.

"I am Not A Rapper Tryin To Be Real, I'm a Real ***** who just so happens to be able to Rap"

"Inkredible"

TOPMAN LTD "SPORTS DAY" Lookbook

2012-01-12T19:30:00.000-08:00

UK’s TOPMAN, the male counterpart to fashion retailerTOPSHOP, released their SPORTS DAY lookbook this week, inconjunction with the release of their new in-house line SPORTS DAY, anAmerican-preppy inspired collection. Check out the images below. The collectionis available online and in select stores.

images via

THROWBACK THURSDAYS {90's Ralph Lauren Ad}

2012-01-12T18:00:00.000-08:00

In this edition of our new "THROWBACK THURSDAY" segment i found an old Robinson's May

(Now known as Macy's) ad of Tyson Beckford modeling a dope Mid 90's Ralph Lauren windbreaker

outfit. O how i miss 90's Polo , somebody get me this fit ASAP

Wes Anderson's "Moonrise Kingdom" Trailer

2012-01-12T16:30:00.000-08:00

Wes Anderson, writer-director of “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Rushmore,” and the stop-motion animation film “The Fantastic Mr. Fox,” released his first trailer to “Moonrise Kingdom,” his first live action film since 2007’s “Darjeeling Limited.”

The quirky film tells the story of a young boy and girl (newcomers Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward) who run away together, prompting a wild search by a group of adults. “Moonrise Kingdom” also welcomes back the familiar Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray and features some Anderson newbies, including Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Bruce Willis, and Harvey Keitel.

Trailer below:

The Zen of Steve Jobs: A Graphic Novella

2012-01-12T15:30:00.000-08:00

Hands down, one of 2011’s best biographies was WalterIsaacson’s biography of the late Steve Jobs, but there is a significant aspectof Jobs’ life that is underplayed.

The Zen of Steve Jobs is a graphic novella that explores the period of Jobs’s life when he was fired from Apple in the mid-80’s and how he dealt with it. Produced by Forbes and data visualization studio JESS3, The Zen of Steve Jobs examines how Buddhism played an integral role in his triumphant return to Apple and explores how he reconnected with friend, Zen-Buddhist priest, and designer Kobun Chino Otogawa (1938-2002). Otogawa taught Jobs the elements of Zen practice and shared his passion for sophisticated design, and while the book is mostly speculative, it’s graphic simplicity is rich and interesting.

Lindsay Lohan for Philipp Plein Spring 2012 Campaign

2012-01-12T13:00:00.000-08:00

Of all the Hollywood train wrecks, Lindsay Lohan is myabsolute favorite! Sometime last Fall she was named the face of Philipp Pleinand shot the German label’s Spring ’12 campaign in Italy. The ads debuted Tuesday and below are the results. I’m not sure how I feel about the shoot orthe garments, but LiLo’s in it and that automatically takes the glam/trashappeal to another level.

2011 in Legos

2012-01-12T11:30:00.000-08:00

The Guardian curated a collection of images of major events in 2011 captured by Flickr members. Oh, and they’re all captured using Legos. Pretty neat.

Can you guess each event?

Cam Gnarly - "Can't Argue Wit Em"

2012-01-12T00:35:00.000-08:00

"Can't Argue Wit Em".........everybody got opinions

produced by @premebeats

AirBorneINTL presents: Cam Meets World ; Coming Soon!

Download the single here - http://soundcloud.com/CamGnarly

Nicky D's - From The Sole

2012-01-12T00:25:00.000-08:00

Nicholas Andalon (Nicky Ds) is a young upcoming artist who some say remind them of Nas in 92. Only 18 years old, Ds has grown into a solid lyricist with a distinct flow and voice. With his clever punch lines and witty flow, he is able to keep listeners wondering what he’ll come up with next. From the Sole is the first release from his upcoming Mixtape titled The Grey Area. With production from ANMGs in house producer Rick Hughes, they have recreated an early 90s sound with a new age appeal.

Download his new single here - http://soundcloud.com/americannoise-1/nick-ds-from-the-sole

Iggy Azalea - The last song

2012-01-11T20:00:00.000-08:00

Newest Visual from this Australian chick by The name of Iggy Azalea , I'm def feeling her look, delivery and the video was excellent from the cutting to the direction, Sounded like she was speaking on someone in the track though , any thoughts ? My senses tell me It's Young YG But who knows...

2012-01-11T03:38:00.000-08:00

We took it back to 2001 with this one, Snoop Dogg, Tray Dee, and Goldie Loc' were responsible for some solid westcoast cuts. Their contributions are sometimes overlooked, but who knows what limits Tha Eastsidaz could've reached if it was not for Tray Dee catching the 12 year bid.

"I Luv It"

"Cool"

Michael Morales x Black Scale x Bloodbath

2012-01-10T22:40:00.000-08:00

There is a very talented individual who we have worked with on multiple occasions (Spring '10 & Summer '11) and his talent never ceases to amaze us. He is a true perfectionist at his craft and we cannot be anymore proud to call him one of our close friends. Michael gotten the opportunity more recently to shoot the Black Scale and Bloodbath capsule "When Blood Runs Black". You can see more of the photos at his tumblr, http://fotomike.tumblr.com/

Agenda Tradeshow

2012-01-10T21:21:00.000-08:00

The first Tradeshow of the year took place this past week in Long Beach, CA. Agenda has definitely seen growth and it's level of creativity dilate. Rick and I set off late Friday afternoon to connect with some industry friends and gather an overall gist of the tradeshow's buyer traffic.

We parked on the adjacent parking lot to the convention center and were able to grasp a scenic tour of the convention center. As we took this following photo of the fountain, we came across this commemorative plaque that bore the infamous Free Mason Emblem.

We ran into our IMKING family, and they had some downtime to chop it up with us. Andy and Polo are always very welcoming and humble individuals, they are very huge inspirations and we are huge fans of the direction IMKING has been taking as of late. We also gave Chris one of our "Respect My Conglomerate" Tee and he provided very positive feedback, but couldn't be more real when he said he didn't like the last shirt we gave him. We also met up with our good friends at Orisue, Richard, Wally, and Armando. Always good vibes around this group of people and we are looking at linking up with Wally for a huge edition of Good Friday at Shark Club in the forthcoming weeks.

Also, we met the owner of Radii, Casey, who happens to be from Chino, CA, and is modest about his brands success. We plan on doing a feature on him real soon, so you can expect that coming very soon. Lastly, we got the opportunity to talk with Mega of Black Scale and we cannot help but commend how much a of a great person he is. I had told him I tweeted him how to dress up these Black Scale pants I had purchased, and he was so worried that he did not respond. He mentioned to us that he tries his best to get back to everyone.

We added in some other shots, one of the infamous Westside Water Tower, night time view of Long Beach, a random photo of a silhouette female with yitties, and some graf from featured artists at Agenda.

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Taco Nazo El Monte

2012-01-10T20:30:00.000-08:00

Upon leaving Agenda Tradeshow in Long Beach late Friday, we were denied food at the Taco Nazo and Fatburger trucks. However, while in line, we caught up with Peep Flow and not only discussed our overwhelming hunger, but also possible features on the brand, so be on the lookout for that.

Moreover, we were on a hunt and after some wine in the system, we felt a little more daring and decided to get to the source of this Taco Nazo hype and ventured out to El Monte. Despite the heavy traffic, we were lucky to make it late night into the heart of the city.

Rick's new year's resolution has him working out a lot more and eating a (whole) lot more, and he took it upon himself to eat very plush (sic). He ordered a Shrimp Cocktail, 2 Fish Tacos, and some Pineapple sizzurp, which tallied up to $16. The wait was not bad and after heavily inducing the cocktail with Tapatio, Rick devoured this fine construction along with the tacos. He had nothing but praise for the cocktail, but was a bit indifferent about the fish tacos. However, the Pineapple sizzurp was nothing but "fire".

As for myself, I tried to keep it simple and dropped the $6 on the Fish Taco Baja Special, which came with 2 Fish Tacos, Rice, and Beans, along with a Coke. The rice and beans were very authentic and had a rich taste, but the fish tacos were decent with the sauce and pico de gallo setup. Overall, it was a very decent meal, the Coke was outrageously delicious (Belizeans love coke), Salsa was not too hot, coming from someone who dislikes anything spicy, and the chips that came with the meal were decent. Marcie ended up meeting us Late, copped some fish tacos without any negative remarks, and off we were to Starbucks to finish talking some business.

You might remember our business partner Barty from our Barter's and Big Faces and Briefcases collection, he is going to help rate restaurants on a 1-5 scale:

JUST RELEASED: Coachella Line-up 2012

2012-01-09T16:46:00.001-08:00

2012-01-09T10:00:00.000-08:00

In case you're wondering, yes we do have a theme for everyday of the week and yes, it will be meaningful and worthwhile. Therefore, without a further or due, today, I get to grace the masses with our first INTELLECT Monday! This just means, post insightful sh*t Kareem! Therefore, I introduce the Hip Hop Preacher, Eric Thomas, enjoy!

"Don't cry to give up, cry to keep going"

[TONIGHT] Sun. 1/8: The Common Ground w/ Blu, Stevie Crooks, TiRon & Ayomari & More

2012-01-08T19:30:00.000-08:00

Sample Sunday: The Beatnuts

2012-01-08T11:00:00.000-08:00

Ju Ju and Psycho Les are Latino, dope, and The Beatnuts. Formerly producers turned rappers and hip hop staples. Today, I selected a classic track that had a memorable beat and an iconic sample that meshes so well with the drum patterns and rapper brashness, you might want to tell everyone to be quiet as you proceed to listen to the songs below.

"Hi Jack" Enoch Light

"Watch Out Now"

For good measure, I threw in the next two videos just to keep the post poppin'!

"Off The Books" Ft. Big Pun

"No Escapin' This"

When BET was Entertainment.

2012-01-08T10:59:00.000-08:00

There use to be a glimpse in time where B.E.T. was once a quality programming channel that had respectable time blocks. Takes me back to my summers as a youth.

Rap City with Big Tigga

Cita World

Hits from the street

Tavis Smiley and BET Tonight

BET Uncut (NSFW)

We worried about Beyonce baby...

2012-01-08T10:30:00.001-08:00

But what about Brenda's baby?

DRX ROMANELLI / MIKE POSNER JACKETS 2012

2012-01-08T10:30:00.000-08:00

If there are two things I am huge on, it is basketball, fashion, and music. These two latest pieces from Dr. Romanelli bridge my first 2, featuring pieces sourced by Mike Posner and the infamous Latrewell Spreewell and Gary Payton. Which one would you prefer? Hit either picture to see the rest of the collection.

{DOWNLOAD} RICK ROSS - FOREVER RICH

2012-01-07T19:54:00.000-08:00

  DOWNLOAD LINK
http://hulkshare.com/fpxk49ylmp2h

QUICK REVIEW -

   I must say I was really impressed by this project, Ross music has grown on me over the past years and just keeps getting better, that Hustle music really gets your boy going, I can only imagine how solid "God Forgives I Don't" will be .

I've been in the gym for the past two days dissecting this tape and these are the tracks to look out for -

   1 - Holy Ghost (Feat Diddy) * Favorite Track

   11- Keys To The Crib (Feat Styles P)

   15- King Of Diamonds

   19- Stay Schemin (Feat Drake & French Montana )

[TODAY] Sat. 1/7: VILLANY Store Grand Opening

2012-01-07T11:00:00.000-08:00

See y'all tonight.

FITTED FRIDAY

2012-01-06T21:07:00.000-08:00

The new year is here and we here at Barely Broke Intellects are introducing some fresh content for your enjoyment. We're kicking it all off with a weekly contest we've dubbed Fitted Fridays.

The contest goes something like this: take a picture of yourself wearing a Barely Broke Intellects garment, or garments, and submit it. Submissions will be accepted via Twitter and Facebook, or you shoot us an email at info@RepBBi.com. The winner will be announced Friday evening, will receive a free garment and will be entered to win the monthly Grand Prize.

Here are the guidelines:

1. For your image to be accepted, you have to like us on Facebook and should be following on us Twitter.

2. We'll be selecting the winner based on creativity of the photography and, of course, on how well styled the fit is.

3. Submissions for next week's FITTED FRIDAY will begin tonight at midnight, with the last submission accepted Thursday 1/12 at midnight with the winner announced Friday evening.

[VIDEO] Edwin JAPAN - Denim Production

2012-01-05T17:31:00.000-08:00

Japan from Edwin Europe on Vimeo.

Edwin Japan presents a great new video, giving us a behind the scenes look at their manufacturing, showcasing what makes Edwin denim so unique and how it differs from the mass offering that one is welcomed by in today’s retailers.

This video really got me hyped on our denim campaign coming at the end of 2012 , Denim construction has always been intriguing to me being that it is a specialized craft that many people in the states haven't acquired yet.

VIDEO: Whoo Kid & Michael Jackson & Throwback

2012-01-05T17:22:00.001-08:00

You might remember this tee we dropped after the passing of the late great legendary Michael Jackson. If anyone owns or has a picture, send us a photo when you get a chance, I think we still have at least 1 kept for collector purposes, but don't quote me on that.

Check out this hilarious tale of how Whoo Kid interacted with Michael Jackson. This video had me rolling the entire time, I died at Tyson Beckford battling MJ and MJ responding with the smooth criminal lean. Courtesy of thisis50.com.

Beats by Dre x Oscar de la Renta

2012-01-05T17:00:00.000-08:00

There's nothing I love more than a good collab! While I don't quite understand the hype behind Beats (Grado's would be my headphones of choice) I can appreciate top-notch materials and craftsmanship, and I love when the streets meet the runway in such a fun way.

The headphones, covered in silver fox fur, will run you around $700 and can be purchased here. So go ahead, throw a couple in your shopping cart and slide me a pair while you're at it.

Polo Ralph Lauren Native American Inspired Wool Coat

2012-01-05T16:23:00.000-08:00

Mr Ralph Lauren himself just recently dropped a new eccentric pea coat, which very much like 99% of all Polo products I really appreciate . This particular piece is a Native American patterned Wool-Blend coat that pretty much retained most accents of a traditional pea coat but with an additional belted waist, leather trims on slit pockets, inconspicuous flap pockets, and shawl collar. Better save you lunch money for this one , it is retailing for Approximately $1,500 .

TRILL Throwback Thursday #2

2012-01-05T16:21:00.000-08:00

Maintaining fidelity to the TRILL theme, I wanted to channel one last throwback that literally shifted my paradigm of hip hop.

I was always the younger cat in circles and usually caught glimpses of hip-hop through second hand passage from my older sister. With this, I remember sorting through my sister's cassette tapes as she use to record music off the radio periodically. I remember coming across this simple dark, sinister, and infectious beat. The flow of each artist was dynamically different for the time and I use to find myself humming the chorus because it was soulful and catchy. "Cell Therapy" by Goodie Mob had everything a posse cut needed and led to me to their debut album, Soul Food, which was released in 1995.

I think the world is pretty oblivious to Cee Lo's initial entrance into the game was through Goodie Mob and not through DJ Danger Mouse or pop songs named "F*** You". Anyway, Cee Lo will always and forever be Dungeon Family and especially commemorated for his work he did with Big Gipp, T-Mo, and Khujo (Goodie Mob).

And lastly, I threw this in to lighten the mood, we aren't always dark at BBi, in fact we are pretty vibrant and upbeat. Enjoy your Thursday and "Get Rich To This".

TRILL Throwback Thursday

2012-01-05T15:53:00.000-08:00

The term "Trill" is a collection of the words True and Real, finding it's origination from the dirty South. It has in a sense become one of hip-hops most coined and lauded words, thanks to the Harlem sensation ASAP Rocky and ASAP Worldwide. ASAP Rocky's inflection of Southern elements and east coast blend has been resonating in the hip hop world almost 20 years upon its insurgence.

There have been many individuals responsible for the blossoming of the Southern sound, but none that stand out more brightly than the late great Pimp C and DJ Screw. In fact, the collective Pimp C and Bun B, were UGK (Underground Kings), but DJ Screw had his own faction called Screwed Up Click. Two of the biggest groups in Houston in '96 and when they bridged, you get a smooth melodic, and southern comforting treatment. Honestly, this song with the Isley Brothers sample and chopped and screw does it for me, it's UGK "One Day" off the tape Ridin' Dirty. There comes a time where Hip Hop isn't just contemporary dances, but counseling and motivational sessions.

"I asked God why he let these killers live and take my homeboy's son away

Man if you got kids show em you love em cause God just might call em home

Cuz one day you here but baby the next day you gone" - Pimp C

[SAVE THE DATE] Sat. 1/7: VILLANY Store Grand Opening

2012-01-05T15:30:00.000-08:00

The intellects will be here to support the Grand Opening of the Villany Store in Pasadena. The opening also marks the brands 5-year anniversary. Check out the Facebook event page here and stay updated with other Villany updates via twitter. See y'all there.

Barely Broke Intellects Button Pack

2012-01-05T14:30:00.000-08:00

Show the world your intellect with our 6-piece button pack, featuring some of our most popular designs. Email info@RepBBi.com with your order. For the $5, who can resist?

[SAVE THE DATE] Fri. 1/13: Curren$y & Dom Kennedy at Fox Theatre

2012-01-05T12:00:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: Curtiss King for Paid Dues

2012-01-05T04:48:00.000-08:00

If you have yet to meet an artist that has shown humility, talent, and light skinndedness all in one, then you must meet Curtiss King (not Drake) hailing from the Inland Empire. He is currently marketing and promoting a campaign to perform at Paid Dues stage, which Noa James graced last year. He definitely didn't have to sucker us in to helping him promote, so you can catch myself and Ricky Ratchet declaring our support for Curtiss King.

You can further support our Black Cloud family Curtiss King by tweeting "I want to see @curtissking at @paid_dues 2012"

You can also get Curtiss King's latest at http://curtissking.bandcamp.com/

RELEASE DATE: ScHoolboy Q "Habits & Contradictions"

2012-01-05T04:35:00.000-08:00

How many people can Honestly say they've met their favorite rappers in their lifetime? Well, Here at BBi, we've Had the chance to work alongside a couple of our favorite and built a solid relationship with Kendrick, ScHoolboy Q, and Ab-Soul.

Of course we are beyond Hyped the type of success that Kendrick Has received, but it's Q's turn. Hopefully, all our of Intellects voted Q into the XXL freshmen as it is well deserved, and come January 14, 2012 we will be treated to the latest sounds from TDE camp, "Habits & Contradictions".

P.S.
Do you know how hard it is to capitalize every "H" when typing?

[SAVE THE DATE] Sun. 1/8: The Common Ground w/ Blu, Stevie Crooks, TiRon & Ayomari & More

2012-01-04T21:00:00.000-08:00

VIDEO: WESTSIDE WEDNESDAY

2012-01-04T16:11:00.000-08:00

Today inflicts the beginning of many great blog posts, but I present to you something epic of all proportions. Something that will channel nostalgia and hood appreciation.

The year was 2000 and Westcoast hip hop as the world knew it was surging beyond anything comprehensible. The legendary Dr. Dre had just released "Chronic 2001" and the respective "Up In Smoke Tour" was eclipsing hip-hop entirely. The concert featured artists such as Ice Cube, Eminem, Proof, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Kurupt, D12, MC Ren, Westside Connection, Mel-Man, Tha Eastsidaz, Doggy's Angels, Devin The Dude, Warren G, TQ, Truth Hurts and Xzibit. Quite honestly, I cannot recollect one concert featuring the likes of this many quality artists in one venue, don't even try to drop a YMCMB or anything pertaining to Drake reference.

I've been to plenty of concerts, seen many of artists perform, but this introduction by Westside Connection trumps every single one. Ice Cube doing what we know him for, rapping, not sub-par acting, Dub-C walking for the set, and Mack 10 with the healthy afro'. Yes, there was a time when the westcoast reigned supreme for keepin' it gangsta. Rest in Paradise Nate Dogg.

History

2012-01-04T00:26:00.000-08:00

You think about humanity as a race and it is still relatively young. It has evolved in every sense of Darwinism and through this video, there is a reoccurring trope these past 100 years, which is war. We most indefinitely do not want to blanket the good that has happened this past century, but within every source of media, Negativity trumps Positivity.

This is a great history lesson, for the most part, I knew most of the incidents, but did not hesitate to spend an hour or two researching the ones I did not know. The mind is always starving for knowledge.

Instagram: Follow Us

2012-01-04T00:10:00.000-08:00

The other day I was browsing my instagram for something that would channel my interest. Well, what can qualm your curisoity even more than this? Kendrick Lamar in some BBi apparel.

Here are our Instragram details:
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rickbbi
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Check out 2011 in our instagram eyes, after the jump..