Conflict of Interest (album)


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", "IC3", "Proud Family", "Skengman", and "No Mercy". 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

Personnel

Performers
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