Summer03 is the second extended play (EP) by the American singer and rapper Midwxst, released on March 26, 2021, through Simple Stupid and Geffen Records. As his first release with the labels after rising to prominence in the early digicore scene. Production for the EP was handled by a variety of record producers.
Summer03 is an energetic hyperpop EP mixing elements of hip-hop with electronic music. Summer03 was supported by three singles. The album contains guest appearances from Heavn and Glaive. The EP would gain traction online, pushing Midwxst further into the mainstream.
Background and release
Midwxst had emerged as an artist during the digicore scene.[2] The lead single for the extended play (EP) "Trying",[3] would be released a year earlier, on November 20, 2020. Later followed by "Liar" on December 31, 2020, and "Final Breath" on February 18, 2021. A month later, in March 2021, he would release his second extended play (EP) Summer03.[2] "Summer03" was released by Simple Stupid and Geffen Records on March 26, 2021.[4][5] The production for the EP was handled by a variety of record producers. It contains guest appearances from Heavn and Glaive. Summer03 was supported by three singles "Trying," "Liar," and "Final Breath", the former of which went viral online.[3] In an interview with ViperMag, Midwxst confirmed that the album was punk-inspired.[6]
Critical reception
Sophia Hill writing for New Wave Magazine said the EP was "dense" with energetic trap beats and elements of hyper pop, while paying homage to artists such as Tyler the Creator, Kanye West, Big Pun, and KRS-One through consistency and innovation.[7]
↑ Lowery, Vaughn (September 22, 2021). "Midwxst - Back in Action". 360 Magazine. Archived from the original on September 29, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
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