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., released on August 29, 1995, by Big Beat Records and Atlantic Records.

Upon its release, the album garnered much attention, gaining hype with the release of singles such as "Get Money" and "Player's 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.

Critical reception
Conspiracy 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."

Commercial performance
Conspiracy debuted at number eight on the US Billboard 200, selling 69,000 copies in its first week.

The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on December 6, 1995.

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
 * "The What" by The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Method Man
 * "Things Done Changed" by The Notorious B.I.G.
 * "Back Stabbers" by The O'Jays
 * "Your Smile" by René & Angela
 * "Can't We Smile" by Johnny Hammond
 * "You Can't Turn Me Away" by Sylvia Striplin
 * "Remind Me" by Patrice Rushen
 * "I Wonder If I Take You Home" by Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam and Full Force
 * "The World Is Yours" by Nas
 * "You Are What I'm All About" by New Birth
 * "Yellowman & Fathead" by Yellowman and Fathead
 * "Zungguzungguguzungguzeng" by Yellowman
 * "UFO" by ESG
 * "Laughter in the Rain" by Earl Klugh