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Independent (song)
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Wikipedia article
"'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. Rapper Macklemore would later sample "Independent" on his #1 hit, "Can't Hold Us."
Music video
The music video features Webbie performing in a room with three screens, each of which showcases a classroom filled with young women actively watching a news report covering a presidential press conference on the dire state of the war. As they watch the address, one student begins to visualize herself earning a degree, becoming a doctor, and winning the Nobel Prize. It culminates with the impeachment of the current president and her election as the first female president. After assuming her position, she proclaims her plans towards peace in the Middle East to the class' applause. The video closes with a screen that displays a dedication to Pimp C.
Remix
A remix features Diamond & Princess of Crime Mob. Part 2 to the song features Lil' Boosie & Gorilla Zoe.
Chart performance
On the issue dated December 8, 2007 the single debuted on the US 'Billboard' Hot 100 at number 99. It later peaked at number nine, thus becoming a top 10 hit on the chart. "Independent" is the most successful song for all three artists.[http://acharts.us/song/30011 "Webbie featuring Lil' Phat and Lil' Boosie "]. Charts.us. Retrieved March 7, 2008. It was MTV Jams' first song of the week in 2008."Independent" is the most successful song for all three artists, and is Lil Phat's only top 40 hit to date. It was MTV Jams first song of the week in 2008 [http://acharts.us/song/30011 "Webbie featuring Lil' Phat and Lil' Boosie "]. Charts.us. Retrieved March 7, 2008.
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References
Category:2007 songs
Category:2008 singles
Category:Webbie songs
Category:Lil Boosie songs
Category:Songs written by Webbie
Category:Asylum Records singles
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