Back in Action 3.0
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| Released | September 7, 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
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| Length | 22:47 | |||
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Back in Action 3.0 is the fifth extended play (EP) by the American singer and rapper Midwxst. It was released by Simple Stupid and Geffen Records on September 7, 2022. The album serves as a sequel to his third extended play Back In Action (2021), and features guest appearances by BabyTron and Tana.
Back in Action 3.0 is a hip-hop EP that features elements of trap. It was supported by one single, a tour across the United States, and a headline show in London, England. The album would rise in popularity following the gaining traction of "223's".
Background
Midwxst released his fourth extended play (EP) Better Luck Next Time (2022) The project’s lead and only single, “Redacted,” was released on May 13, 2022, originally as a SoundCloud exclusive. He was influenced by rappers such as XXXTentacion, Juice Wrld, Tyler, the Creator.[1] Back in Action 3.0 would be released on September 7, 2022 through Simple Stupid and Geffen Records.[2]
Release and promotion
On October 7, 2022, a month after the EP’s release, midwxst announced on Twitter the 3.0 TOUR, with Dro Kenji being the opener for the majority of the tour. The tour began on November 11, 2022 in Montclair, New Jersey and concluded on December 3, 2022 in San Francisco, California.[3] A music video for the standout track, "223's" was directed by Griffin Olis,[4] finding BabyTron and Midwxst in a car dealership.[4] Back in Action 3.0 is the third installment of Midwxst's Back In Action series.[4][5] Midwxst would then appear in London, United Kingdom for a headline show.[6][7]
Critical reception
Following Midwxst's appearance in London, Back in Action 3.0 would receive a review from The London Pit. Tibbits would write "Engrossing aesthetically, midwxst’s nuance for atmospheric angst is at full tilt here. It’s a tape that aims to do one thing; flaunt.".[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Nineteen" |
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| 3:07 |
| 2. | "223's" (Featuring BabyTron) |
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| 2:13 |
| 3. | "Mad" |
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| 2:16 |
| 4. | "Home Run" |
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| 2:33 |
| 5. | "Redacted" |
| Maajins | 2:00 |
| 6. | "No Trace" |
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| 2:26 |
| 7. | "Infantry" |
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| 1:56 |
| 8. | "Basic" |
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| 3:42 |
| 9. | "Flag" (Featuring Tana) |
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| 2:31 |
| Total length: | 22:47 | |||
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[8]
- CGM Beats – production, programming (1, 8)
- Maajins – production, programming (5)
- Ryan Rajagopal – assistant mixer
- Paulo – production, programming (9)
- Addison Rineer – songwriting
- Aldn – production, programming (2)
- Rafmade – production, programming (6, 7, 9)
References
- ^ a b Tibbits, Ben (November 1, 2022). "Artist Spotlight: midwxst". The Pit London. Archived from the original on November 1, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Ech, Joey (September 1, 2022). "September 2022 New Music Releases". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ Sarratt, Edgar [@midwxst] (October 7, 2022). "CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL >:) TICKETS IN BIO" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c Schube, Will (September 7, 2022). "Midwxst Drops New EP, 'Back In Action 3.0,' Shares '223's' Video". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
- ^ Horvath, Zachary (July 21, 2024). "Midwxst Is Gearing Up For His "BACK IN ACTION" Series With Blistering GUN SMOKE". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ Gwyther, Hwu (September 1, 2023). "A Day In The Life Of Midwxst". Wonderland. Archived from the original on September 23, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ Scott, Nicolas-Tyrell (November 15, 2022). "Inside Midwxst's raucous London debut". Crack Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
- ^ "BACK IN ACTION 3.0 / Midwxst / Credits". Tidal. September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2025.