I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T.

I.N.D.E.P.E.N.D.E.N.T.

Written by 4bars

Aight, I’ma keep this one brief because I caught myself speechless when I realized what I’d be writing. I’m sure you’ve all heard the summer smash hit “Wipe Me Down” by the lyrical trio (heavy sarc) of Boosie “BAD AZZ”, Webbie, and this dude Foxx. Honestly, how many people knew it was actually Foxx’s song? Not for while did I. But from “Gimme That” to “Rachet” to “Wipe Me Down” many would argue that these three were responsible for the lackluster “ringtone” hip hop that the south has been producing as of late; and most times I’d agree 100%. Neither of these three have much lyrical ability (in my humble opinion) and the content of their music is often lacking, but on the newest Webbie single (which is number 1 on the Baltimore 92.3 countdown) “Independent”, there is actually something to it. As I said at the opening, I was f’n shocked when I came to this realization but the song is about women doing for themselves, independently. Now if you’re a female reading this, I know what you’re thinking cause my gf said the same thing “all I hear is a nigga wanting a woman to take care of him…”, which is definitely a plausible argument.

And while both Boosie and Webbie both mention their woman “spoiling” them and giving them “presents” they make no mention of them not working and depending on this woman for anything. It is simply a bonus that their woman is financially independent and able to do things for her male counterpart. I hate to impose on my man KT’s signature but the lyrics are actually about something and it’s like a breath of fresh air to me: a 808 heavy song that will get mucho club play but also is promoting something positive, TOWARDS THE WOMEN!! (sniff) forgive me, I almost shed a tear. “Been in school even walked across the stage” Webbie spits, makes me think of “they’re tryna graduate from school Lu…” and I just marvel at the way that “dumbing it down” actually has to happen sometimes to reach certain audiences, no offense. The last 3 bars of Webbie’s verse are my favorite though, by far:

“The Stilletos The Jays Depend On How The Weather Look
Flip Flop Slippers Jus To Show Off The Pedicure
Flip Flop Niggas Depend On How The Cheddar Look
She'll Buy Her Own I Dont 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”

Boosie holds his own and Lil Phat (???) stays on topic but Webbie’s verse is clearly the standout (as it should be since it’s his song). I’m just really glad to hear something on the radio that has us chanting something worth a damn. If you can’t tell, I’m smiling, this is definitely a win for hip hop, “work hard, two jobs u a BAD broad” hahaha, still a tad coonish but those are my folks and I’m ridin wit em on this one. So much for keeping it brief, haha…