Critical responose
Sam Liddicott gave the song a positive review,stating:
'3 Wheel-Ups' is an arresting and intense track where Giggs adds his talents into the mix. A song that demands a lot of spins- some lyrics and ideas may race by upon first listen- it is refreshing seeing a British talent getting better and more authoritative with each passing years. Too many musicians are suffocated by the brevity and capriciousness of the industry. Pop stars arrive and Pop stars dissolve. New bands come along with brighter smiles only to fade away after the first album. Music fans want to find artists that are capable of longevity and profitable returns. Kano’s fan-base have been loyal since his 2005 arrival. Over a decade on,the fan numbers are expanding and new listeners are discovering something exceptional. I just know the future is going to be bright for the 30-year-old M.C. With critics back on his side and early form being rediscovered:Here is a confident young man everyone needs to obey.
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In 2019,Complex magazine placed the song at number 13 on their list of "Grime's Most Impactful Songs of the 2010s". [2]