Conflict of Interest is the third studio album by British rapper Ghetts, released on 19 February 2021 by Warner Records. It includes guest appearances from Skepta, Dave, Wretch 32, Giggs, Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sandé, and more.
Release and promotion Ghetts announced Conflict of Interest on 28 January 2021, alongside its cover artwork, tracklist, and release date. Five singles were released prior to the album: "Mozambique" (featuring Jaykae and Moonchild Sanelly), "IC3" (featuring Skepta), "Proud Family", "Skengman" (featuring Stormzy), and "No Mercy" (featuring BackRoad Gee and Pa Salieu). The two-part documentary, titled The Evolution of Ghetts, was released on YouTube.
Critical reception
At Metacritic, which assigns a normalised rating out of 100 based on reviews from mainstream critics, Conflict of Interest received a score of 95 out of 100, based on reviews from 7 critics. In a five-star review, Kyann-Sian Williams of NME concluded Conflict of Interest is Ghetts' "most earnest record to date", adding that "The rapper's third studio record and first on a major label, showcasing his growth over nearly two decades in the game, proves lyricism is in rude health." Alexis Petridis of The Guardian praised the album's production, stating: "The arrangements are beautifully done, subtle rather than showy, a key factor in establishing the album's overwhelming mood." Petridis concluded that "Conflict of Interest feels like the work of an artist who's in it for the long haul rather than short-term rewards."
Track listing
Notes "Fire and Brimstone" features additional vocals by Dizzee Rascal. "Proud Family" features additional vocals by Zahrah Anderson.
Personnel
Performers Ghetts – primary artist Jaykae – featured artist Moonchild Sanelly – featured artist Skepta – featured artist Aida Lae – featured artist Ed Sheeran – featured artist Emeli Sandé – featured artist Stormzy – featured artist BackRoad Gee – featured artist Pa Salieu – featured artist Giggs – featured artist Miraa May – featured artist Dave – featured artist Hamzaa – featured artist Wretch 32 – featured artist
Technical TJ Amadi – executive producer, production Shezhed Zar – programming Wez Clarke – mixing Joe LaPorta – mixing, mastering Ian Opuku – piano Rio Willis – programming Swindle – string recording engineer, horns engineer Neil Waters – string arranger Kadeem Clarke – guitar Joe Hirst – mixing Ten Billion Dreams – production, additional mixing
Charts + Chart performance for Conflict of Interest Chart (2021) Peakposition
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