Transportin' Explained

Transportin'
Type:single
Artist:Kodak Black
Album:Project Baby 2
Producer:C-ClipBeatz
Prev Title:Patty Cake
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Roll in Peace
Next Year:2017
Recorded:2017
Length:2:49

"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. 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

Charts

Year-end charts

References

Sources

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kodak Black Is 'Transportin' in New Video. Coleman. Vernon. August 19, 2017. XXL Mag. en. 2018-12-06.
  2. Web site: Kodak Black Stunts at Home in his Self-Directed "Transportin'" Video. Complex. en. 2018-12-06.
  3. Web site: Video: Kodak Black – 'Transportin. Rap-Up. en-US. 2018-12-06.
  4. Web site: Kodak Black - Transportin (Video). 2017-08-20. BallerStatus.com. en-US. 2018-12-06.
  5. Web site: Kodak Black Gives Fans A Tour Of His New Crib In "Transportin'" (Video). 2017-08-21. Vibe. en. 2018-12-06.
  6. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017. Billboard. July 1, 2020.