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West Coast rapper B. Down showcases a variety of artists on this top notch compilation.
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap: Rap
Release Date: 2002
Independent Game (Compilation)
B. Down / Various Artists
Record Label: Rap Junkie Records (ASCAP)
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Intro (skit) - [B. Down] 1:24 + MP3 $0.99
2. Maintain - [B. Down] 4:38 + MP3 $0.99
3. They Still Chickens - [B. Down] 3:31 + MP3 $0.99
4. Ghetto Collaboration - [B. Down & Drastic] 3:59 + MP3 $0.99
5. Trials & Tribulations - [B. Down & D-Menace] 4:58 + MP3 $0.99
6. Worldwide II - [B. Down & MC Unique] 4:12 + MP3 $0.99
7. Feeling It - [J. Dandridge] 4:39 + MP3 $0.99
8. These Hoes - [B. Down, P. Fresh, Blend-M] 5:43 + MP3 $0.99
9. Lyrical Combat - [B. Down & MC Unique] 4:58 + MP3 $0.99
10. Give Props - [B. Down, Big Rags, P. Fresh] 4:48 + MP3 $0.99
11. Bad Blood - [Mr. Sinatra] 4:25 + MP3 $0.99
12. The Journey - [B. Down] 4:49 + MP3 $0.99
13. Congriz Crew International - [B. Down, MC Unique] 3:46 + MP3 $0.99
14. Like What? - [B. Down & Poppin' Fresh] 3:56 + MP3 $0.99
15. Coming From The West Coast - [B. Down, Blue Steel, E'Dubble] 3:03 + MP3 $0.99
16. Rollin' & Ridin' - [B. Down & Mr. Herb] 3:36 + MP3 $0.99
17. I Never Knew - [B. Down] 4:25 + MP3 $0.99
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Album Notes

This is the original "Independent Game" compilation that was released after B. Down's RAP TACTICS album.

As stated in the All Music Guide review reprinted below, B. Down is heavily involved on the majority of the album, and features a variety of guest artists from L.A., the Bay Area, and even the UK. Production is handled by B. Down and others, and the range of styles on the album is great for those who like compilation CDs.

Of course, being a Rap Junkie Records release, there are plenty of tracks with bangin' beats, strong bass lines, and "street" lyrics.

Check out the sample tracks to see for yourself. We are sure you will agree that it's definitely a tight rap compilation.

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Though in form a compilation album for Rap Junkie Records, Independent Game actually functions more like another B. Down album. The Los Angeles-based rapper/entrepreneur handles most of the songs on the album - to be exact, B. Down either writes, co-writes, or produces 15 of the album's 17 songs. So there's a good chance if you've enjoyed B. Down's past albums - Rap Tactics and The L.A. Rap Junkie - then you'll probably enjoy this compilation as well. Some of the other rappers making appearances include Blue Steel, Poppin' Fresh, Drastic, J. Dandridge, Mr. Sinatra, Big Rags, and more. The music is very much grounded in the West Coast gangsta rap idiom, particularly the Los Angeles strain. B. Down isn't particularly gangsta, but his roster of guests definitely is.
- Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide

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REVIEWS

Smooth flow, ruggedness, truth, and ambiance.
author: ZTC
                            
I never knew... that there would be a track this nice on here. This Mc combines into his smooth flow, ruggedness, truth, and ambiance. This song is reminiscent of early Tupac, early hip hop i should say. Very nice vibes. Head-bobbin, mix of east and west coast vibes. The beat is well arranged and sound like good production. Overall, great tune. Good luck to you! Song - "I Never Knew" reviewed by: ZTC from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Fire!!!
author: DjYingCpt
                            
Fire!!! Lyrics was raw & uncut. Nice clean mix, everythang sounded on point. It puts u in that head bobbing swerving through the hood mood "I Never Knew" reviewed by: DjYingCpt from Compton, California
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Busy being dope
author: supanamu
                            
Busy being dope The beat builds, and the vocals build and the emcees build...this whole song is a study in well designed music. Clean mixdown, strong beat, good singer, good emcees. The only drawback I can see at all is the singers vocals sound a little muffled. The song as a whole overall is very well made and a head nodder at that. Listen to this track from "LA to the Bay" and that's no joke. Word? Word. "Trials & Tribulations" reviewed by: supanamu from Central Cali/Bay Area, California
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Droppin' Bombs!
author: eleventy
                            
Droppin' Bombs! Sound is tight. You straight put this Midwest white boy in the ghetto. Backups are perfect! Those girls got it goin' on. And your rappin' flows...some shit out there now is like put some beat to a rhyme and not the rhyme to the beat. Off the hook! Kudos. Muchos gracias! "Trials & Tribulations" reviewed by: eleventy from Tulsa, Oklahoma
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