About this song
J. Cole released the track as his first offering of 2019, ahead of an extensive rollout of Dreamville material. The song's title draws on a psychological term for the feelings of neglect that middle children can experience.
What it's about
Cole imagines himself positioned between the old and new generations of hip-hop, making him the middle child of rap.
Fun facts
- Samples “Baptizing Scene by Reverend W.A. Donaldson” and “Wake Up to Me by First Choice”.
- Sampled in 4 other songs, like “Step Child by Zavion Isaias (Ft. Peachye)”.
- Covered once, including “Middle Child by Faouzia”.
- Written by J. Cole, T-Minus, Allan Felder and Norman Harris.
- Produced by J. Cole and T-Minus.
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