Independent

Boosie Badazz, Webbie, Lil' Phat

About Independent

"Independent" is the first single by Webbie from his second album Savage Life 2. It features Lil Phat and Lil Boosie and a sample of Webbie's "Bad Bitch" in the chorus.


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2008
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I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
She got her own house
She got her own car
Two jobs, work hard, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
Baby Phat just relax
Front your own flat screen
Back rub, cook, clean, man don't make her make a scene

When you call her on her cellular
She tell you she don't need not a got damn thang
You a hot damn thang
If you think you finna get her wit a got damn chain
You insane, boy you better get some goddamn change

You a fool, been to school
Even walked across the stage
And she say I love webbie
From his looks to his ways
The stilettos, the J's depend on how the weather look
Flip flop slippers just to show off the pedicure

Flip flop niggaz depend on how the cheddar look
She'll buy her own I don't think she'll never look
In a man face standin' waitin' for him to take care of her
She'll rather go to work and pay the bills on schedule

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
She got her own house
She got her own car
Two jobs, work hard, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

She a dome dime diva
Gutta like Keisha
Work that meter
'cause she a good freaka
'cause she stay on her shit
She got her own shit
She don't neva trip 'cause all she want is that dick

She bouncy, flossy keep them hoes off me
Gutta lil slang man, I love when she talkin'
A independent chick, do you know what that mean?
She cook, she clean, neva smell like onion rings

22's on her whip
Oh she do it large
When she break a nigga off
Got a nigga spoiled
She a bad lil' chick
A fly lil' chick
Hit me on my phone she like to buy that dick

Got her stunna shades on lookin' like sumthin'
Stallion hair long she a nice sumthin'
Like to go to the mall er'day for an outfit
Hair did, nails did, independent what she call it

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
She got her own house
She got her own car
Two jobs, work hard, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

She got her own house, drive her own whip
Range Rover all white, like her toe tips
She got a pretty smile, smell real good
Only time she need a man for that good jug

They buy the bar too, they superstars too
They be like you ain't got no money take yo broke tail home
In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone
They be like 'yeah!' When they song come on

Leave the club kinda early 'cause they gotta go to work
I mess wit supervisors who got credit like Big Turk
So dusty feet, please don't bother me
I got independent dimes on my mind who spoil me

Gucci hat, Gucci fit so sick
That's a gift from my independent chick yes sir!
Tryna get next to her gotta be yaself mayne
'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help mayne

I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean mayne?
I-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-t do you know what that mean?
She got her own house
She got her own car
Two jobs, work hard, you a bad broad

If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down
If you ain't on, sit down

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Webbie

Webster Gradney, Jr. (born September 6, 1985), who performs under the mononym Webbie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was signed to the independent Trill Entertainment label from 2003 to 2005. In 2005 he came into the hip hop scene with "Gimme That" featuring Bun B. His songs "Bad Bitch" and "Swerve" were featured on Gangsta Musik, his 2003 group album with Lil Boosie, and in the 2005 movie Hustle & Flow. Webbie's second album, Savage Life 2, was released in the fall 2008 with the hit single "Independent" featuring Lil Boosie and Lil Phat. more »

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Written by: Webster Gradney, Torence Hatch, Jeremy Allen, Melvin Vernell

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21 facts about this song

Successful Release
"Independent" is a song by the American rapper Webbie. It was released in 2007 and rapidly became a major hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 9.
Features Other Artists
The song features guest vocals from fellow Baton Rouge rappers Lil Boosie and Lil Phat, making the song a Southern rap collaboration.
Feminist Anthem
Labelled as a feminist anthem by some, "Independent" celebrates women who are financially independent, strong, and capable of taking care of themselves.
Popular on Radio
The song was Webbie's second track to make it into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
High YouTube Views
The music video "Independent" currently has over 60 million views on YouTube, making it one of Webbie's most popular songs.
Album Success
"Independent" is from the album "Savage Life 2", which was a chart-topping album on the Billboard 200.
Positive Reception
The song was well-received by several critics, who thought it was a positive portrayal of independent women.
Catchy Chorus
The hook of the song, which spells out the word 'independent', became especially popular and easily recognizable.
Social Impact
The song has often been used in the discourse of women empowerment and is seen as an anthem for independent women.
Live Performances
"Independent" was often performed live by Webbie at his concerts and tours, making it one of his signature songs.
Platinum Status
The song went Platinum in 2008, confirming its popularity and success in the music industry.
Release Details
"Independent" by Webbie, featuring Lil Phat and Lil Boosie, was released in 2007.
Chart Performance
The track reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. It was Webbie's first single to make it to the top 10.
Album Success
"Independent" is the second single from Webbie's second album, Savage Life 2. The album reached the top of Billboard's US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums list.
Platinum Status
The song achieved platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Pop Culture Icon
The song's refrain "I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that means?" became iconic and has been widely reused and quoted in various pop culture contexts.
Feminist Theme
With its lyrics praising self-sufficient women, the song has been interpreted as a feminist anthem by many listeners.
Remixed Versions
It was popular enough to inspire numerous remixes and remakes, including versions featuring artists like Lil' Boosie and Lil' Phat.
Notable Music Video
The music video for the song also became popular on various music channels, and it notably features Webbie, Lil Phat, and Lil Boosie spelling out the word "independent" in American Sign Language.
Acclamation
It was named the 8th best song of 2008 by Spin Magazine.
Genre Classification
"Independent" is primarily categorized as Southern Hip Hop and Gangsta Rap.

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