Mixtape: Time Out

"Mixtape: Time Out"
Single by Stray Kids
from the album 5-Star
Language
  • Korean
  • English
ReleasedAugust 1, 2022 (2022-08-01)
StudioChannie's "Room" (Seoul)
Genre
Length2:55
Label
Composer(s)
  • Bang Chan
  • Changbin
  • Han
  • Versachoi
  • Jun2
Lyricist(s)
  • Bang Chan
  • Changbin
  • Han
Stray Kids singles chronology
"Circus"
(2022) 		"Mixtape: Time Out"
(2022) 		"Case 143"
(2022)
Music video
"Mixtape: Time Out" on YouTube

"Mixtape: Time Out" is a song recorded by South Korean boy band Stray Kids. It was released on August 1, 2022, through JYP Entertainment, and Republic Records as a standalone single. Written by Bang Chan, Changbin and Han from 3Racha, Versachoi, and Jun2, the song was released to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the group's fandom name announcement, named Stay, as part of their Mixtape Project, following "Mixtape: Gone Days", "Mixtape: On Track", and "Mixtape: Oh".

Background and release

On July 26, 2022, Stray Kids announced the "2022 Stayweek", to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the fandom's name, "Stay", releasing special contents daily for a week, such as behind-the-scenes videos, and unseen photos, etc.[1] On July 31, the group uploaded a video called "SKZ Time Out Talk Room", a chat room talking about their Gangwon-do trip and the new song inspired from it, revealing that they would be surprise-released the new single as a gift for their fans, titled "Mixtape: Time Out", on August 1, at midnight KST to digital music and streaming platforms.[2][3] Later, the song was included on the group's third studio album 5-Star.[4]

Lyrics and composition

"Mixtape: Time Out" is described as a "fresh" and "energetic" upbeat punk rock and pop rock track,[5][6] conveying a sense of freedom.[7] 3Racha, Stray Kids' in-house production team (Bang Chan, Changbin, Han) wrote the song and co-composed with Versachoi, and Jun2 in the key of D major, 160 beats per minute with a running time of two minutes and 55 seconds.[8] Lyrically, the song reminisces about Stray Kids' trip to Gangwon-do before beginning the promotion of their latest EP Oddinary.[9] Additionally, the sea sounds in the song were recorded directly by the group from the Sea of Japan.[5][10]

Commercial performance

In South Korea, "Mixtape: Time Out" failed to chart on the main Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 29 on the Download Chart.[11] Internationally, the song debuted at number 36 on the Oricon Digital Singles Chart,[12] number 37 on the Billboard Japan Download Songs,[13] number 17 on the Hungarian Single Top 40,[14] and number four on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales.[15]

Music video

An accompanying music video for "Mixtape: Time Out" was uploaded on August 1, 2022, in conjunction with the song release.[3] Directed by Jimmy,[16] the music video shows Stray Kids enjoying a trip to the beach together, and lounging and playing in a nearby beach house.[6]

Credits and personnel

Personnel

  • Stray Kids – vocals
    • Bang Chan (3Racha) – lyrics, composition, arrangement, recording
    • Changbin (3Racha) – lyrics, composition
    • Han (3Racha) – lyrics, composition
  • Versachoi – composition, arrangement, drum, computer programming
  • Jun2 – composition, arrangement
  • Nickko Young – guitar
  • Lee Jae-myung – bass
  • Lee Kyeong-won – digital editing
  • MasterKey – mixing
  • Kwon Nam-woo – mastering

Locations

Charts

Chart performance for "Mixtape: Time Out"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Hungary (Single Top 40)[14] 17
Japan Digital Singles (Oricon)[12] 36
Japan Download (Billboard Japan)[13] 37
South Korea Download (Circle)[11] 29
US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[17] 4

Release history

Release history for "Mixtape: Time Out"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various August 1, 2022 (2022-08-01)
[18]

References

  1. ^ Pinkvilla Desk (July 25, 2022). "Stray Kids reveals 'STAYweeK' timetable; 'Moment for STAY', 'Special Gift' and more announced". Pinkvilla. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  2. ^ Stray Kids (July 31, 2022). SKZ Time Out 톡톡방 (SKZ Time Out Talk Room)💬｜2022 STAYweeK (video). Retrieved August 1, 2022 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ a b Yang, Haley (August 1, 2022). "Stray Kids releases digital single 'Mixtape : Time Out'". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Park, Seo-hyun (May 1, 2023). "스트레이 키즈, 신곡명은 '특'..6월 2일 8개월만 컴백(공식)" [Stray Kids, New Title Track 'S-Class'.. Comeback After 8 Months on June 2 (Official)]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved May 1, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Benjamin, Jeff (July 31, 2022). "Stray Kids Drop Surprise Song 'Mixtape : Time Out' to End Fan Week: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Yeo, Gladys (August 1, 2022). "Stray Kids drop surprise music video for new single, 'Time Out'". NME. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  7. ^ Park, Seo-hyun (August 1, 2022). "스트레이 키즈, 디지털 싱글 'Time Out' 발표..팬덤 결성 4주년 선물(공식)" [Stray Kids Release Digital Single 'Time Out'..Fandom 4th Anniversary Gift]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  8. ^ "Key, BPM of Mixtape : Time Out by Stray Kids". Musicstax. August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  9. ^ Lee, Mi-young (August 1, 2022). "스트레이키즈, 1일 신곡 'Time Out' 깜짝 공개…팬 향한 선물" [Stray Kids, Surprise-Release New Song 'Time Out' on the 1st… Gift for Fans]. Joynews24 (in Korean). Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  10. ^ Lee, Seul-gi (August 1, 2022). "스트레이 키즈, 팬덤 STAY 결성 4주년 맞아 노래 선물" [Stray Kids Presents a Song for the 4th Anniversary of the Formation of the Fandom STAY]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  11. ^ a b "Download Chart – Week 22 of 2023". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Weekly Digital Singles Chart – August 15, 2022" (in Japanese). Oricon. Archived from the original on August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  13. ^ a b "Billboard Japan Download Songs – Week of August 10, 2022". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  14. ^ a b "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved August 11, 2022.
  15. ^ "World Digital Song Sales: Week of August 13, 2022". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 9, 2022. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  16. ^ VIA Production [@via_by_jimmy] (August 1, 2022). "Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) "Time Out" M/V Release!". Retrieved August 1, 2022 – via Instagram.
  17. ^ "Stray Kids Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  18. ^ "Stray Kids(스트레이 키즈) <Mixtape : Time Out> 발매 안내" [Stray Kids <Mixtape : Time Out> Release Announcement]. Stray Kids Official Website (in Korean). JYP Entertainment. August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 1, 2022.