Clipse returned with a vengeance and a message on Let God Sort Em Out, packed with heavyweight features and sharp-edged verses aimed at old allies and new targets.
Pusha T and Malice delivered 13 tracks, clocking in at just under 40 minutes, marking their first full-length project since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Produced entirely by Pharrell Williams, this marks a shift from their earlier work with The Neptunes, as Pharrell flies solo on the boards for the first time in Clipse history. “Chains & Whips,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, stirred controversy online. According to Pusha, the track’s content led to a standoff with Def Jam/Universal, prompting Clipse to exit the label and sign a distribution deal with Roc Nation.
Guest appearances read like a Hip-Hop wish list: Tyler, the Creator, John Legend, Nas, Stove God Cooks, Ab-Liva, The-Dream, and gospel collective Voices of Fire all contribute. The rollout included a U.S. tour from August through September, a COLORSxSTUDIOS performance, and a high-profile listening session at Louis Vuitton’s Paris headquarters. Despite multiple leaks ahead of release, the album still generated significant buzz.