Post by mskaylarae on Jul 6, 2011 13:49:05 GMT -5
In celebration of Independence Day, XXLMag.com compiled a list of the eTop Independent Artists In The Gamef. Taking a look at the hardest working MCs on the independent level, the list touches on every major name in the indie world. Taking the coveted #1 spot is Tech N9ne, who XXL spotlights for his tireless touring, album sales, and longevity. Following the blockbuster release of All 6Œs And 7Œs, Tech was proven to be a true independent giant in the land of the majors. Other notable artists on the list include Atmosphere, Brother Ali, E-40, Raekwon, and Mistah FAB. With some of the brightest and most independent thinkers on the list, this is a fitting tribute on Independence Day.
The full list is as follows:
1. Tech N9ne
2. Atmosphere
3. Doom (MF DOOM)
4. Raekwon
5. Killer Mike
6. Talib Kweli
7. Lil B
8. OFWGKTA
9. E-40
10. Sean Price
11. Trae Tha Truth
12. Joe Budden
13. Pastor Troy
14. Murs
15. Joell Ortiz
16. Saigon
17. Sage Francis
18. Brother Ali
19. Blu
20. Roc Marciano
21. Fashawn
22. Statik Selektah (Much love my friend!)
23. Von Pea
24. Black Milk
25. Foreign Exchange
26. Freddie Gibbs
27. Jean Grae (she is so slept on.. Get EM!)
28. Mistah FAB
29. Skyzoo
30. Freeway
What do you all think?? Do you think XXL is missing a few? I wanna know what YOU think!
The full list is as follows:
1. Tech N9ne
2. Atmosphere
3. Doom (MF DOOM)
4. Raekwon
5. Killer Mike
6. Talib Kweli
7. Lil B
8. OFWGKTA
9. E-40
10. Sean Price
11. Trae Tha Truth
12. Joe Budden
13. Pastor Troy
14. Murs
15. Joell Ortiz
16. Saigon
17. Sage Francis
18. Brother Ali
19. Blu
20. Roc Marciano
21. Fashawn
22. Statik Selektah (Much love my friend!)
23. Von Pea
24. Black Milk
25. Foreign Exchange
26. Freddie Gibbs
27. Jean Grae (she is so slept on.. Get EM!)
28. Mistah FAB
29. Skyzoo
30. Freeway
What do you all think?? Do you think XXL is missing a few? I wanna know what YOU think!