2017 single by Kodak Black
"Transportin'" |
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Single by Kodak Black |
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from the album Project Baby 2 |
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Released | August 18, 2017 (2017-08-18) |
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Recorded | 2017 |
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Length | 2:49 |
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Label | |
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Songwriter(s) | - Dieuson Octave
- Jermaine Smith
- Isaac Hayes
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Producer(s) | C-ClipBeatz |
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Kodak Black singles chronology |
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"Patty Cake" (2017) | "Transportin'" (2017) | "Roll in Peace" (2017) | |
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Music video |
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Video on YouTube |
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"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.
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.[a] 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[b]
- Jermaine Smith — songwriter
- Isaac Hayes — songwriter
- C-Clip Beatz — producer
Charts
Weekly charts | Year-end charts Chart (2017) | Position | US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] | 84 | |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
United Kingdom (BPI)[12] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[13] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
Notes
- ^ Music video credits adapted from the description on its YouTube page.
- ^ Personnel credits adapted from the liner notes of Project Baby 2 and BMI.[6][7]
Sources
- ^ Coleman, Vernon (August 19, 2017). "Kodak Black Is 'Transportin'' in New Video". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Kodak Black Stunts at Home in his Self-Directed "Transportin'" Video". Complex. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Video: Kodak Black – 'Transportin". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Kodak Black - Transportin (Video)". BallerStatus.com. 2017-08-20. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Kodak Black Gives Fans A Tour Of His New Crib In "Transportin'" (Video)". Vibe. 2017-08-21. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ Project Baby 2 (CD liner notes). Kodak Black. Atlantic Records. 2017. 65894-5.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "BMI | Repertoire Search". Broadcast Music, Inc. Select "TITLE", type "Song" in the search engine, and click "Search". Retrieved July 26, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "British single certifications – Kodak Black – Transportin'". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Kodak Black – Transportin'". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
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Promotional singles | - "I Wish"
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