Independent
Boosie Badazz, Webbie, Lil' Phat
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I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane? I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean? She got her own house (yeah) She got her own car (yeah) 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 ya own flat screen Back rubs cook, clean and don't make her make a scene When you call her on her cellular She tell she don't need Not a goddamn thing, you a hot damn thing If you think you finna get her wit' a goddamn chain You insane, boy, you betta get some goddamn change She a fool, been to school, even walked across the stage And she say, "I love Webbie from his looks to his ways" The stilletos, the J's, depend on how the weather look Flip flops, slippers, just to show off the pedicure Flip flop niggas 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, mane? I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean? She got her own house (yeah) She got her own car (yeah) 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, she a good freaker She stay on her shit, she got her own shit She don't never trip, all she want is that dick She bossy, flossy, keep them hoes off me Gutta, lil' slang, mane, I love when she talkin' A independent chick, do you know what that mean? She cook, she clean, never smell like onion rings 22s on her whip, oh, she do it large (do it large) And she break a nigga off, got a nigga spoil (got a nigga spoil) She a bad lil' chick, a fly lil' chick Hit me on my phone, she like to buy that dick Got her stunna shades, lookin' like something (lookin' like something) Stallion, hair long, she a nice something (a nice something) She like to go to the mall every day for a outfit Hair did, nails did, independent what she call that I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane? I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean? She got her own house (yeah) She got her own car (yeah) 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 (Boosie Badazz) 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 man for that good jugg They buy the bar too, they superstars too They be like, "You ain't got no money? Take your broke tail home" In Baby Phat they on, they clothes match they phone They be like, "Yeah" (that's my shit) when they song come on Leave the club kinda early cause they gotta go to work (bye girl) 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, yessir Try to get next to her, gotta be yourself, man 'Cause she got her own money, she don't need no help man, Boosie I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean, mane? I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T, do you know what that mean? She got her own house (yeah) She got her own car (yeah) 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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Written by: Webster Gradney, Torence Hatch, Jeremy Allen, Melvin Vernell
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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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.
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Features Other ArtistsThe song features guest vocals from fellow Baton Rouge rappers Lil Boosie and Lil Phat, making the song a Southern rap collaboration.
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Feminist AnthemLabelled as a feminist anthem by some, "Independent" celebrates women who are financially independent, strong, and capable of taking care of themselves.
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Popular on RadioThe song was Webbie's second track to make it into the top 10 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks chart.
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High YouTube ViewsThe music video "Independent" currently has over 60 million views on YouTube, making it one of Webbie's most popular songs.
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Album Success"Independent" is from the album "Savage Life 2", which was a chart-topping album on the Billboard 200.
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Positive ReceptionThe song was well-received by several critics, who thought it was a positive portrayal of independent women.
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Catchy ChorusThe hook of the song, which spells out the word 'independent', became especially popular and easily recognizable.
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Social ImpactThe song has often been used in the discourse of women empowerment and is seen as an anthem for independent women.
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Live Performances"Independent" was often performed live by Webbie at his concerts and tours, making it one of his signature songs.
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Platinum StatusThe song went Platinum in 2008, confirming its popularity and success in the music industry.
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Release Details"Independent" by Webbie, featuring Lil Phat and Lil Boosie, was released in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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Platinum StatusThe song achieved platinum status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Pop Culture IconThe 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.
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Feminist ThemeWith its lyrics praising self-sufficient women, the song has been interpreted as a feminist anthem by many listeners.
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Remixed VersionsIt was popular enough to inspire numerous remixes and remakes, including versions featuring artists like Lil' Boosie and Lil' Phat.
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Notable Music VideoThe 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.
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AcclamationIt was named the 8th best song of 2008 by Spin Magazine.
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Genre Classification"Independent" is primarily categorized as Southern Hip Hop and Gangsta Rap.
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