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Big Conspiracy
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Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the British rapper features guest appearances form Burna Boy, iceè tgm, and Koffee.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 27, 2020
    100
    The growth and progression here is stunning.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Jan 27, 2020
    90
    Big Conspiracy is an album that certifies J Hus as one of the most influential artists in UK music.
  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 29, 2020
    80
    His pivot toward interiority gives his songs a new dimension. His bars are simple, straightforward, and can occasionally lean toward fortune-cookie wisdom (“Get the bread, avoid the drama/You can avoid the feds but not the karma,” he raps on “Fight For Your Right”), but throughout the album, he seems to be growing more secure in himself.
  4. The Guardian
    Jan 27, 2020
    80
    Big Conspiracy leaves you wanting to hear even more.
  5. The Independent (UK)
    Feb 6, 2020
    80
    Big Conspiracy is Hus’s second chance – an album that proves he’s just as essential a part of UK music today as he was three years ago.
  6. AllMusic
    Aug 13, 2020
    80
    A major step up for J Hus, and the first notable British rap album of the 2020s, Big Conspiracy was a well-deserved success, debuting at number one on the U.K. album chart and spawning several Top 40 hits.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 3, 2020
    80
    Full of unexpectedly bittersweet horns and electric guitar, his mellow confidence here eschews clutter and bombast.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Jmcg85
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Outstanding album. Very surprised by this release. Sure to be on my year end list
  2. jakejinglez
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    elite album. perfect from top to bottom. j hus is easily the best artist to come out of the uk in the last 10 years.
  4. 1mavin
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    A very concise album... Featuring Strong performances by Burna boy & Koffee
  5. UncleBain
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    As an unbiased user is a perfect album in my eyes. No skips on the album composed by perfect instrumentals and production; followed by amazingAs an unbiased user is a perfect album in my eyes. No skips on the album composed by perfect instrumentals and production; followed by amazing rapping ability and even good story telling with morals behind. Perfect… Expand
  6. Menios
    Mar 29, 2020
    8
    It's for sure one of the most prominent releases of the year so far. Although I found one or two tracks not essential to this record, I haveIt's for sure one of the most prominent releases of the year so far. Although I found one or two tracks not essential to this record, I have to say that at the end of it, he packed his best songs.… Expand
  7. LukeNoctor
    Feb 29, 2020
    7
    I think that this album is a very promising one for J Hus. He talk about issues in the industry, his lifestyle and he does this over mostlyI think that this album is a very promising one for J Hus. He talk about issues in the industry, his lifestyle and he does this over mostly good beats and a jazz style sound. The only problem had with this album was that it lacked a strong narrative which would be cool to hear in future releases. 7/10.… Expand
  8. farfetchedfan
    Feb 3, 2020
    2
    Decent beats and melodies wasted on a mediocre MC. The boring rhyming is disguised by the quality of the vocal melodies and production, theDecent beats and melodies wasted on a mediocre MC. The boring rhyming is disguised by the quality of the vocal melodies and production, the content is not interesting: childish whining about being judged for breaking laws, whining about his own self, while denying responsibility and threatening violence, etc.… Expand

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