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Line 45: In an interview with Genius, VinnyX elaborated on the production process, explaining that the song originated from a single melody.<ref name=":5" /> He progressively layered additional elements, incorporating [[Percussion instrument|percussion]], [[Hi-hat|hi-hats]], and kicks, while opting for a [[reggae]] bass instead of traditional [[Roland TR-808|808s]].<ref name=":5" /> The beat was further enhanced with a [[choir]] and [[Horn (instrument)|horn]] section, creating a unique sound that defied categorization.<ref name=":5" /> VinnyX noted Kodak's distinctive flow contributed significantly to the track's impact, stating, "It really embraced what I was feeling when I was making the instrumental"<ref name=":5" /> He reflected on the song's influence and his aspirations as a producer, acknowledging the challenges of establishing a name in the industry.<ref name=":5" /> Lyrically, Kodak Black initially approached "No Flockin" with a sense of irreverence, using it as a means to tease his friends who were indulging in the use of [[Α-Pyrrolidinopentiophenone|Flakka]].<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Blake |first=Cole |date=October 29, 2023 |title=Kodak Black Admits He Doesn't Like "No Flockin," & Freestyles On "Drink Champs" |url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/729630-kodak-black-doesnt-like-no-flockin-freestyle-drink-champs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231103005922/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/729630-kodak-black-doesnt-like-no-flockin-freestyle-drink-champs |archive-date=November 3, 2023 |access-date=September 30, 2024 |website=[[HotNewHipHop]] |language=en}}</ref> In an interview with [[DJ Akademiks]], he confessed that he didn't particularly like the song, viewing it as a lighthearted jest rather than a serious track.<ref name=":6" /> Kodak explained that he was inspired by observing his friends and family, noting, "I was just clowning them."<ref name=":6" /> Despite its informal origins and his initial reluctance, the song gained widespread popularity, ultimately becoming a viral hit and contributing significantly to Kodak Black's rise in the music industry and the broader hip-hop landscape, paralleling the rise of other artists like [[Cardi B]].<ref name=": ==Music video== | |||