Back in Action 3.0

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Back in Action 3.0
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EP by
ReleasedSeptember 7, 2022
Recorded2022
Genre
Length22:47
Label
Producer
  • Aldn
  • CGM Beats
  • Chenzo
  • CookUpMason
  • Cooper Vengrove
  • DxnnyFxntom
  • Eli.yf
  • Enrgy Beats
  • Maajins
  • Midwxst
  • Mimofr
  • Paulo
  • RAFMADE
  • Rio Leyva
  • Scizzie
  • ThankYouWill
  • Turro
  • Zuko
Midwxst chronology
Better Luck Next Time
(2022)
Back in Action 3.0
(2022)
E3
(2023)
Singles from Back in Action 3.0
  1. "Redacted"
    Released: May 13, 2022

Back in Action3.0 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.

Contents

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] A music video for the EP's standout track, [3] [4] "223's" was directed by Griffin Olis. Back in Action 3.0 is the third installment of Midwxst's Back In Action series. [1] [3] [5] Midwxst would then appear in London, United Kingdom for a headline show. [6] [7]

Tour

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. [8]

Critical reception

Following Midwxst's appearance in London, Back in Action3.0 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.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Nineteen"
  • Zuko
  • Midwxst
  • CGM Beats
3:07
2."223's" (Featuring BabyTron)
  • Sarratt
  • Alden Robinson
  • James Johnson
  • Mason Kochis
  • Marlon Brown
  • CookUpMason
  • Aldn
  • Enrgy Beats
2:13
3."Mad"
  • Sarratt
  • Vincenzo Donato
  • Daniel Carter Aranson
  • Chenzo
  • DxnnyFxntom
2:16
4."Home Run"
  • Sarratt
  • Maximo Silverman
  • Eli Kahler
  • Olli Turro
  • Eli.yf
  • Turro
  • Mimofr
2:33
5."Redacted"  2:00
6."No Trace"  2:26
7."Infantry"  1:56
8."Basic"  3:42
9."Flag" (Featuring Tana)  2:31
Total length:22:47

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Tibbits, Ben (November 1, 2022). "Artist Spotlight: midwxst". The Pit London. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  2. Ech, Joey (September 1, 2022). "September 2022 New Music Releases". XXL Mag. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  3. 1 2 Schube, Will (September 7, 2022). "Midwxst Drops New EP, 'Back In Action 3.0,' Shares '223's' Video". uDiscover Music. Retrieved August 30, 2025.
  4. A, Aron (June 29, 2024). "midwxst & Denzel Curry Lock In On "Tally"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  5. Horvath, Zachary (July 21, 2024). "Midwxst Is Gearing Up For His "BACK IN ACTION" Series With Blistering "GUN SMOKE"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  6. 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.
  7. Scott, Nicolas-Tyrell (November 15, 2022). "Inside Midwxst's raucous London debut". Crack Magazine. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
  8. Sarratt, Edgar [@midwxst] (October 7, 2022). "CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL >:) TICKETS IN BIO" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  9. "midwxst - BACK IN ACTION 3.0". Tidal . September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 1, 2025.