Transportin'

Transportin'

Transportin'

2017 single by Kodak Black

"Transportin'" is a song recorded by American rapper Kodak Black. It was released on August 18, 2017, via Atlantic Records and WEA. Produced by C-ClipBeatz, the song was included on Black's fifth mixtape Project Baby 2 with songwriting credits from Black, Jermaine Smith and Isaac Hayes.

Quick Facts Single by Kodak Black, from the album Project Baby 2 ...

Background

The song samples Isaac Hayes' "Hung Up on My Baby".[1]

Music video

The music video was filmed and directed by Sniper gang film , with personnel including YungMik3 (also known as 20K), Wavylord and Kodak Black.[lower-alpha 1] It shows Black in scenes at his house and studio, moving around in a racing jacket with a black and orange bulletproof vest, as Lamborghini and Audi vehicles are featured.[2] Rap-Up notes that in the video Black "counts his money, plays on his iPad, and answers text messages, before heading outside."[3][4] The video proceeds as Black's orange vehicles were shown on display outside of his driveway.[5]

Personnel

  • Dieuson Octave — primary artist, songwriter[lower-alpha 2]
  • Jermaine Smith — songwriter
  • Isaac Hayes — songwriter
  • C-Clip Beatz — producer

Charts

More information Chart (2017), Peak position ...

Certifications

More information Region, Certification ...

References

Notes

  1. Music video credits adapted from the description on its YouTube page.
  2. Personnel credits adapted from the liner notes of Project Baby 2 and BMI.[6][7]

Sources

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    Coleman, Vernon (August 19, 2017). "Kodak Black Is 'Transportin'' in New Video". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
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    "Kodak Black Stunts at Home in his Self-Directed "Transportin'" Video". Complex. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
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    "Video: Kodak Black – 'Transportin". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
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    "Kodak Black - Transportin (Video)". BallerStatus.com. 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
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    "Kodak Black Gives Fans A Tour Of His New Crib In "Transportin'" (Video)". Vibe. 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
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    Project Baby 2 (CD liner notes). Kodak Black. Atlantic Records. 2017. 65894-5.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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    "BMI | Repertoire Search". Broadcast Music, Inc. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved July 26, 2018.
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    "Kodak Black Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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    "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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    "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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    "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
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    "British single certifications – Kodak Black – Transportin'". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
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    "American single certifications – Kodak Black – Transportin'". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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