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Conflict Of Interest
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Conflict Of Interest Image
Metascore
95

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
6.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 61 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length studio release for the British grime artist features guest appearances from BackRoad Gee, Dave, Giggs, Hamzaaand, Jaykae, Aida Lae, Miraa May, Pa Salieu, Emeli Sande, Moonchild Sanelly, Ed Sheeran, Skepta, Stormzy, and Wretch 32.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Feb 22, 2021
    100
    Conflict of Interest, his third studio release, has both cinematic scope and tear-jerking moments.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Feb 18, 2021
    100
    ‘Conflict Of Interest’ could sit on the same shelf as Dave’s ‘Psychodrama’ as an album that depicts honest tales of London through the art of true lyricism, a tradition that will never die out.
  3. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 18, 2021
    90
    Granted, introspection is nothing new for the Newham MC, whose past works have tackled cancer, colourism and voting abstention—but here he lays bare his own story with disarming frankness.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Mar 12, 2021
    90
    It’s Ghetts’ ability to paint rich scenes and his breadth of unabashed honesty that animates his comeback into a fully-fledged triumph. Although meticulously crafted under Ghetts’ famed perfectionist nature, it’s pure; neither shunning the light or the dark across the 16 tracks. He lets it all show.
  5. The Wire
    Mar 12, 2021
    90
    UK rap’s first masterpiece of 2021. [Apr 2020, p.56]
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  6. Clash Music
    Feb 18, 2021
    80
    His strongest album to date, and one of grime’s true classics – even if there is a not-very-good Ed Sheeran feature slapped in the middle of it.
  7. The Guardian
    Feb 18, 2021
    80
    Conflict of Interest feels closer in spirit to Dave’s expansive Psychodrama than British rap’s other big-hitting recent albums: smart and sombre, long yet free of padding.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. Essex145
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    I think that this is one of the best albums i have ever heard. the lyrics is very good and the chorus is not the same al the time. The soundI think that this is one of the best albums i have ever heard. the lyrics is very good and the chorus is not the same al the time. The sound is very good. I think the video clips are cool too. I am a long time fan of Ghetts but this really is his best album. I really love it. I think that this is a must have if youre a big music fan. It's not that expensive to for such a good album. My new favourite album!… Expand
  2. Canales23
    Feb 19, 2021
    10
    Cool My new Favorite, This one has great Music is one of my Favorite albums, its just GREAT I love it
  4. Mercha12
    Feb 24, 2021
    10
    Legendary album. He’s really come far as an artist. I hope this gets him his first number 1 album.
  5. rickkk
    Jul 4, 2021
    7
    a very very good album, but not as good that the critics say..............
  6. spongki
    Jul 22, 2021
    7
    Ghetts has put together a fantastic project with a consistent and diverse array of music that will keep you entertained throughout. This albumGhetts has put together a fantastic project with a consistent and diverse array of music that will keep you entertained throughout. This album isn't perfect, but it catches you and grows on you thanks to engaging lyrics, a range of subjects, and good guest appearances.… Expand
  7. LebowskiRams
    Feb 25, 2021
    6
    It's a strong album but Ghetts doesn't have the versatility, delivery, flow or ambition that Little Simz does.

    Strong album, like    It's a strong album but Ghetts doesn't have the versatility, delivery, flow or ambition that Little Simz does.

    Strong album, like Psychodrama. And also like Dave's debut, the near-universal acclaim is perplexing    … Expand
  8. kanjrego
    Nov 28, 2021
    0
    bah cool album just that, i dont get why this is the best of the 2021 boring as hell

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