[6] In contrast to the band's first album, which largely mixed hardcore punk with hip hop,[7] Broke incorporates new elements, including classic rock and world music influences.

[7] The album features guest appearances in recognition of Hed PE's hardcore punk and heavy metal influences, including Dead Kennedys guitarist East Bay Ray, who performs on the song "Waiting to Die", and singers Serj Tankian of System of a Down and Morgan Lander of Kittie, who appear on the song "Feel Good".

[11] A music video for "Killing Time", the second single from Broke, was produced in promotion of the film 3000 Miles To Graceland, which featured the song on its soundtrack.

[13][14] Jive Records included the songs "Bartender", "Killing Time", "Swan Dive", "The Meadow (Special Like You)" and "Feel Good" on the compilation The Best of Hed Planet Earth, which was released without the band's authorization, permission, consent, or knowledge.

[15] "Bartender" and "Killing Time" were also included on Major Pain 2 Indee Freedom: The Best of Hed P.E., which was compiled by the band and released by Suburban Noize Records.