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Conflict of Interest

ゲッツ · 2021

70 min · 16 tracks · grime

A dynamic blend of UK grime influences and introspective lyricism, reflecting personal and societal struggles.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Autobiography — This track provides a candid look into ゲッツ's personal experiences, blending storytelling with raw emotion that encapsulates the album's thematic core.
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    IC3 — IC3 stands out for its sharp commentary on racial profiling and police brutality, making it a pivotal moment that merges personal narrative with social critique.
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    Proud Family — In Proud Family, ゲッツ reflects on familial bonds and resilience, offering a poignant contrast to the harsher themes present throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album balances energetic grime with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production and unique storytelling.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with aggressive beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
  • Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, blending traditional grime flows with narrative storytelling.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with emotional peaks
  • introspective lyrics for deep reflection
  • wave-like pacing for varied engagement
  • late-night contemplation and intensity
  • cultural conflicts explored through sound

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Conflict of Interest is the sophomore album by ゲッツ, released in 2021 following his debut, which established him in the UK grime scene. At this point, he was gaining recognition for his unique sound and lyrical depth, positioning himself as a prominent voice in contemporary grime.
Stylistic neighbors
Jme· Skepta· Stormzy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fine Wine 4:56
  • 2 Mozambique 4:50
  • 3 Fire and Brimstone 3:10
  • 4 Hop Out 2:59
  • 5 IC3 3:48
  • 6 Autobiography 6:50
  • 7 Good Hearts 3:09
  • 8 Dead to Me 3:48
  • 9 10,000 Tears 4:34
  • 10 Sonya 4:38
  • 11 Proud Family 5:26
  • 12 Skengman 4:35
  • 13 No Mercy 3:26
  • 14 Crud 5:31
  • 15 Squeeze 2:42
  • 16 Little Bo Peep 6:32

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