Clipse dropped Let God Sort Em Out on Friday with Pharrell behind the boards and Kendrick Lamar in tow, marking a daring return after 16 years.

Clipse returned with a vengeance and a message on Let God Sort Em Out, their first album in 16 years, launched Friday (July 11), full of heavyweight options and sharp-edged verses geared toward previous allies and new targets.

The sibling duo—Pusha T and Malice—delivered 13 tightly produced tracks, clocking in at slightly below 40 minutes, marking their first full-length undertaking since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops.

The album, produced fully by Pharrell Williams, marks a shift from their earlier work with The Neptunes, as Pharrell flies solo on the boards for the primary time in Clipse historical past.

The album’s rollout was something however quiet.

“Chains & Whips,” that includes Kendrick Lamar, stirred controversy on-line. According to Pusha, the observe’s content material led to a standoff with Def Jam/Universal, prompting Clipse to exit the label and signal a distribution cope with Roc Nation.

The album’s themes dig deep—grief, redemption, and religious reckoning are entrance and middle.

Guest appearances learn like a Hip-Hop want record: 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 by means of September, a COLORSxSTUDIOS efficiency, and a high-profile listening session at Louis Vuitton’s Paris headquarters. Despite a number of leaks forward of launch, the album nonetheless generated important buzz.

Social media lit up with reactions, particularly round Malice’s return.

One consumer posted, “Everybody was talking about Pusha because of the drama during the rollout, but Malice stayed quiet and literally left earth on multiple songs.”

Another added, “Malice should be mentioned more in your top rapper convos.”

The undertaking is obtainable throughout all platforms, with limited-edition vinyl supplied by means of choose shops.

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