"Transportin'" is a song recorded by American rapper
Kodak Black
Bill Kahan Kapri (born Dieuson Octave; June 11, 1997), better known by his stage name Kodak Black, is an American rapper. He gained initial recognition with his single "No Flockin", released in 2014. His debut album, ''Painting Pictures'' (20 ...
. It was released on August 18, 2017, via
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Recording Corporation (simply known as Atlantic Records) is an American record label founded in October 1947 by Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson. Over its first 20 years of operation, Atlantic earned a reputation as one of the most ...
and WEA. Produced by C-ClipBeatz, the song was included on Black's fifth mixtape ''
Project Baby 2
''Project Baby 2'' (also called ''Project Baby 2: All Grown Up'' on deluxe version) is the fifth mixtape by American rapper Kodak Black. It was released on August 18, 2017, by Dollaz N Dealz, Sniper Gang and Atlantic. It included guest appearance ...
'' with songwriting credits from Black, Jermaine Smith and
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, actor, songwriter, and composer. He was one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songw ...
.
Background
The song samples
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, actor, songwriter, and composer. He was one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songw ...
' "Hung Up on My Baby".
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.
Rap-Up
''Rap-Up'' is a magazine launched in 2001 by founder Devin Lazerine. The publication was originally a website devoted to hip hop, until Lazerine decided to pitch the possibility of a magazine to several publishers. The magazine is focused on th ...
notes that in the video Black "counts his money, plays on his iPad, and answers text messages, before heading outside." The video proceeds as Black's orange vehicles were shown on display outside of his driveway.
Personnel
* Dieuson Octave — primary artist, songwriter
* Jermaine Smith — songwriter
*
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Lee Hayes Jr. (August 20, 1942 – August 10, 2008) was an American singer, actor, songwriter, and composer. He was one of the creative forces behind the Southern soul music label Stax Records, where he served both as an in-house songw ...
— songwriter
* C-Clip Beatz — producer
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
References
Notes
Sources
{{Kodak Black
2017 songs
Kodak Black songs
Atlantic Records singles
Songs written by Kodak Black
Songs written by Isaac Hayes