Conspiracy (Junior M.A.F.I.A. album)


Conspiracy is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Junior M.A.F.I.A..
It was released on August 29, 1995 by Big Beat Records and Atlantic Records. The album is now out of print on physical formats, but is available to download or stream on websites like iTunes and Spotify.
Upon its release, the album garnered much attention, gaining hype with the release of singles such as "Get Money" and "Players Anthem". The album features rapper The Notorious B.I.G., who contributes to the album's production in addition to appearing on four of the album's tracks, as well as being its lead songwriter. The album's third single "Get Money", contains a sample from "You Can't Turn Me Away" performed by Sylvia Striplin.

Commercial performance

Conspiracy debuted at number 8 on the US Billboard 200, selling 70,000 copies in its first week.
The album has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Critical reception

Conspiracy was a commercial success and received mixed critical reviews. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic wrote "Considering Ready to Die was one of the seminal hip-hop releases of the early '90s, Conspiracy could have been an inspired, enjoyable sequel; instead, it's a fitfully successful replication of the earlier record's strengths."

Track listing

Sample credits

White Chalk
Back Stabbers
Crazaay
Get Money
I Need You Tonight
Oh My Lord
Player's Anthem
Realms of Junior M.A.F.I.A
Murder Onze

Certifications