Transportin'
| "Transportin'" | |
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| Song by Kodak Black | |
| from the album Project Baby 2 | |
| Released | August 18, 2017 |
| Recorded | 2017 |
| Length | 2:49 |
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| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | C-ClipBeatz |
| Music video | |
| "Transportin'" on YouTube | |
"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
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[12] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
Notes
Sources
- ^ Coleman, Vernon (August 19, 2017). "Kodak Black Is 'Transportin'' in New Video". XXL Mag. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Stunts at Home in his Self-Directed "Transportin'" Video". Complex. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Video: Kodak Black – 'Transportin". Rap-Up. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black - Transportin (Video)". BallerStatus.com. August 20, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Kodak Black Gives Fans A Tour Of His New Crib In "Transportin'" (Video)". Vibe. August 21, 2017. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- ^ 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) - ^ "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.
- ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Kodak Black – Transportin'". Radioscope. Retrieved December 25, 2024. Type Transportin' in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "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.