Nasir Jones, "Budge Reinhold", Damian Marley...

Keepin it "Budge Reinhold" @ the Sunset Marquee Hotel yesterday with none other than Nasty Nas and Damian Marley. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to film a quick URB viral spot with the two legends (editing now...).

Will def post "herr" as soon as its ready.

"Respect." -Damian Marley

"Budge Reinhold"

(above) Actor, Judge Reinhold

"Budge Reinhold" best integration of the "Budge" nickname since, well since "Budge Rodriguez" was coined...
Except, Judge Reinhold is very clearly, WAY more "Budge" than 'Pudge' Rodriguez. So, maybe I should change my name? ....

Thank you.

Sick KNOCKOUT!!

Randall Bailey might not be an elite fighter anymore, but the homie still has ridiculous two-fisted punching power.

Coming off a loss in a great fight last year, it took him 90 seconds or so to KO this bum...

Phil Dunphy Is Quite Simply The Greatest Character On Television...

Need to catch up on my Klosterman...

Damn. In the madness that is "The Budge Life", I didn't even realize this had dropped yet... I got lucky and randomly caught him speaking at UCLA last summer, and he read an excerpt from this book. Looking forward to coppin that ASAP...

"What? Budge Rodriguez has an Ezine?" Indeed. The Budgezine. Coming soon...

I can feel your excitement through the internet....

SXSW & SXSN Were Pretty Crazy, "Bro"

Now, I'm looking forward to spending the next two weeks living inside my computer. Literally...

Connectivity, Its Whats Hot In 2010

It's 2010 and Budge is officially on the grid. Very clearly, this is my first post of the year, so I just want to succinctly give readers an idea of what the "Budge Mindframe" is, transitioning from 2009 to 2010...

...In 2009, the main focus, or "theme" if you will, was "Infrastructure." I spent a great majority of the year building an infrastructure for what I hope will ultimately be a world-changing media conglomerate.

In 2010, the focus/theme is "Connectivity". I am now tasked with ensuring we establish and maintain connectivity between multiple media platforms.

While this idea may seem general, or to some people, even vague, I just want every reader to take a mental note of the logo brandished above, and remember the following quote:

"All the pieces matter." - Lester Freeman, "The Wire"

- Posted from an Xtrovertd iTouch
Connectivity is mobile. :-)

LABOR FRUITS...

Its been about nine months since my last day at URB, a day which set in motion a series of events ultimately leading to the inception of my first and only media company, Xtrovert Industries, LLC. From the outset, my goal was to integrate the knowledge of modern media constructs I'd learned at URB, and use it to build a legacy media company of my own, whose foundation would be the hard work, intellect, and forward-thinking of my generation of peers.

In this new digital age, college students in the 17-25 age group have more power and freedom than ever. We attend universities with nearly unlimited resources that provide unlimited opportunity. Free and low-cost media tools are available for us to manipulate in ways previously unimaginable, which allow us to connect and build with peers around the globe.

"Our youth makes us cool. Our intelligence makes us valuable. And our drive to succeed make us almighty." -Budge Rodriguez


Until next time, STAY TUNED.....

FREE DOWNLOAD: DJ SKEE X FREDDIE GIBBS

Like I said in the URB Blog: (thats right I'm quoting myself...)

"I wasn't able to get this post up during the week due to a hectic work schedule, and because I wanted to have at least one straight through listen of the tape so I could have some credible commentary for this prestigious blog.

So, without further adeu, here is URB's belated presentation of DJ Skee's newest mixtape, MIDWESTGANGSTABOXFRAMECADILLACMUZIK, by feature emcee, Freddie Gibbs.

Representing Gary, Indiana, the hometown of a certain recently departed "King of Pop," Freddie Gibbs is gangster rap's best hope for survival in this new digital age of music. Being that blogs are supposed to be succinct, I don't want to overload you with information, but just know that if you like UGK, Ice Cube, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Tupac, or all the above, then you will like Freddie Gibbs.

Download this mixtape from the link above, and stay tuned later in the week for a full length review.

P.S. County Bounce is my shit!

** Budge's Note: Have medical marijuana and either peach Optimos or grape Swishers readily available while listening to this tape."

MARY J. BLIGE FT DRAKE 'THE ONE (VIDEO)

This is a Budget J. Rodriguez World Premier! Bitches...

Gangsta G-I-B-B-S And Nothin Less

Heres a new track off Freddie Gibbs' upcoming mixtape MIDWESTGANGSTABOXFRAMECADILLACMUZIK.

DOWNLOAD: Freddie Gibbs - County Bounce

Thank you Lambo. Shouts out to Freddie Gibbs.

P.S. I'm uber-stoked for this Skee tape, which apparently drops at the end of the month, and I'm glad Skee is endorsing the young G.I. native. Internet people and real people fully slept on Freddie's last mixtape The Miseducation of Freddie Gibbs.

The Budge 'Indie Flick of the Week' - MY SUICIDE

I went with friends and family this weekend to attend the Downtown Film Festival's showing of  the highly-acclaimed Independent Film, My Suicide.  While the opening montage that provided background for the movie was a bit drawn out and hectic, overall it was an amazing film put together the amazing people at Regenerate.  

I urge any young person following this blog, to find a show time and check it out.  Its funny, its powerful, happy, and sad all at the same time, and I promise you will not only enjoy it, but relate to it in a substantial way as well.

FACEBOOK TAKES THE EARLY LEAD IN SOCIAL MEDIA CONSOLIDATION

Read this great article over the weekend in the Washington Post.  Its a great explanation about how Facebook's acquisition of Friend Feed will prove to be a pivotal move in its competition with Twitter, by providing a single portal to update an individual's entire social network rather than manually updating each one.

If you are any way involved in media in 2009, this is definitely a must read...

NEW JD ERA FT DRIZZY!

DOWNLOAD:  JD Era Ft Drake "Rock and Roll" (Prod. by Boi-1da)

Via Eskay The Don Blogga!