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Clipse
Clipse, also known as the Clipse, is an American hip-hop, hip hop duo from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Formed in 1994, it consists of brothers No Malice, Gene "Malice" and Pusha T, Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton. Pusha T was known as Terrar during the group's early years, while No Malice was originally known as Malicious, but changed his stage name to Malice soon after the group's formation, before changing it to No Malice in 2012 following his conversion to Christianity. As key figures in establishing Virginia as one of the East Coast's strongholds in hip hop, the duo's frequent subject matter is based around illegal drug trade. The two were discovered by producer and fellow Virginia Beach native, Pharrell Williams, who convinced the artists to work in tandem. Williams served as executive and lead producer for their first two albums, as part of the Neptunes and as a frequent guest performer. Williams led Clipse to sign with Elektra Records, for whom they recorded an album, ''Exclusi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Use This Gospel
"Use This Gospel" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his ninth studio album, ''Jesus Is King'' (2019). The song features guest appearances from Hip hop music, hip hop duo Clipse and jazz saxophonist Kenny G. It was produced by West, Angel Lopez, DrtWrk, Federico Vindver, and Timbaland, with co-production from BoogzDaBeast and Pi'erre Bourne. The song was recorded as a new version of the Internet leak, leaked track "Law of Attraction", which West came up with in a freestyle session. Clipse's feature on the song marked their reunion, after West requested for a collaboration. A Gospel music, gospel number with a Maximalism, maximalist style, it Sampling (music), samples Two Door Cinema Club's "Costume Party" and includes a saxophone solo from Kenny G. Lyrically, the song features Clipse offering self-reflection from each member's different stages and West delivering traditional Christian prayer language. "Use This Gospel" received generally positive reviews from Music jou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let God Sort Em Out
''Let God Sort Em Out'' is the upcoming fourth studio album by American hip-hop duo Clipse, consisting of brothers Malice and Pusha T. Set to be released by Roc Nation on July 11, 2025, it marks the duo's first album since '' Til the Casket Drops'' (2009). Recording sessions, which date back to 2023 at least, were split between a studio in Virginia Beach, United States and the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris, France. The cover artwork was designed by Kaws. The album is fully produced by Pharrell Williams and will include guest appearances by John Legend, Kendrick Lamar, and Stove God Cooks. The lead single, " Ace Trumpets", was released on May 30, 2025. Background 2009–22: Clipse breakup and reunion ''Til the Casket Drops'' (2009) was the final album before the duo split to make solo material. Although an official breakup announcement wasn't made at the time, rumors that the duo was over began when Malice changed his stage name to No Malice, converted to Christi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pusha T
Terrence LeVarr Thornton (born May 13, 1977), better known by his stage name Pusha T, is an American rapper. He rose to prominence as one half of the Virginia-based hip hop duo Clipse, which he formed with his older brother No Malice, Malice. Mainly active from 1994 to 2010, the duo were discovered by Pharrell Williams and signed with his record label Star Trak Entertainment, an imprint of Arista Records in 2001. They released three studio albums—''Lord Willin''' (2002), ''Hell Hath No Fury (Clipse album), Hell Hath No Fury'' (2006) and ''Til the Casket Drops (Clipse album), Til the Casket Drops'' (2009)—to mild commercial success; the former spawned the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100-top 40 singles "Grindin'" and "When the Last Time", for which they became best known. After the duo disbanded in 2010, Thornton began pursuing a solo career. He signed with Kanye West's record label GOOD Music, an imprint of Def Jam Recordings following his work on West's fifth album, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hell Hath No Fury (Clipse Album)
''Hell Hath No Fury'' is the second studio album by hip hop duo Clipse. The album was released on November 28, 2006 in the United States by Re-Up, Star Trak, Jive and Zomba. Recording sessions for the album took place over a period of several years, and suffered numerous delays prior to release. Production was handled by The Neptunes. ''Hell Hath No Fury'' landed at Number 14 on the ''Billboard'' 200 with 78,000 copies sold in the first week. Two singles were released prior to the album, " Mr. Me Too" and "Wamp Wamp (What It Do)", both of which attained moderate chart success. The album received universal acclaim, and is regarded as one of the best albums of the 2000s. Background After releasing ''Lord Willin''' and going on tour, Clipse began recording the album in late 2003. Work on the album was halted in 2004, when Arista Records—their label at the time—was dissolved into its sister label Jive Records, as part of a larger merger between Sony Music Entertainment and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Malice
Gene Elliott Thornton Jr. (born August 18, 1972), better known by his stage name Malice (formerly Malicious and later No Malice), is an American rapper from Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is best known for being one half of hip hop duo Clipse, alongside his brother and fellow rapper Pusha T. No Malice released his solo debut album '' Hear Ye Him'', in 2013, and his second studio album, ''Let the Dead Bury the Dead'', in 2017. Life and career 1972–2009: Early life and Clipse No Malice was born Gene Elliott Thornton Jr. on August 18, 1972, in The Bronx borough of New York City. He and his family later moved down south to Virginia Beach. He and his brother, Pusha T, formed the rap group Clipse in 1992, and later were introduced to fellow Virginian Pharrell Williams, one half of the high-profile production team The Neptunes. Impressed with their lyrical talents, Williams formed a working relationship with the duo. He eventually helped them secure a recording contract with E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Willin'
''Lord Willin is the debut studio album by the American Hip-hop, hip hop duo Clipse. The album was released on August 20, 2002, in the United States by Star Trak Entertainment, Star Trak and Arista Records, Arista. Recording sessions took place over a year, beginning in 2001. Production was handled by The Neptunes. Following the shelving of their original debut studio album ''Exclusive Audio Footage'' by Elektra Records, long-time friends and collaborators The Neptunes signed the duo onto their record label Star Trak Entertainment. The Neptunes would go on to handle the production on ''Lord Willin, with Pharrell Williams featuring on 6 different tracks, including the hit singles "Grindin'" and "When the Last Time". Additional features include Ab Liva, Roscoe P. Goldchain, Faith Evans, Fabolous, Jadakiss and Styles P. The deluxe edition of the album contained 2 more tracks which were remixes of "Grindin'". The album debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Til The Casket Drops (Clipse Album)
''Til the Casket Drops'' is the third studio album by the American hip hop duo Clipse, released in the United States on November 10, 2009, by Re-Up, Star Trak, Columbia and Sony. It debuted on number 46 on the Billboard 200, selling 31,000 copies in its very first week of availability. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. It was their final project as Clipse, prior to their split and solo ventures, until ''Let God Sort Em Out'' in 2025. Overview Following their critically acclaimed '' Hell Hath No Fury'', Clipse left Jive Records. They managed to secure a new deal with Columbia Records, and proceeded to work on their new album. Prior to the release of the album, a mixtape called ''Road to Till the Casket Drops'', was made available on December 1, 2008. They also started their own clothing line named "Play Cloths". The album was released on December 8, 2009. The album's cover art work was designed by the artist Kaws. Featured guests include Kanye West, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Exclusive Audio Footage
''Exclusive Audio Footage'' is the unreleased debut studio album from Virginia hip hop duo Clipse. The album spawned one single and music video "The Funeral", which hit airwaves in 1999. Promotional CD and vinyl copies exist and the LP has been leaked online on several occasions. In 2004, counterfeit vinyl pressings of the album were released. The album artwork is taken from the 2002 Lord Willin' photo shoot because of the promo CDs and vinyl of the album not containing any visible artwork, over time and through other bootleg copies the image was used as the album's default cover. In 2022, the album, fully produced by The Neptunes, was released on streaming platforms, comprising 20 songs. Background ''Exclusive Audio Footage'' was meant to be the debut album of Clipse, after the group signed with Elektra Records. The album's only single was "The Funeral". It failed to catch success, and its label, Elektra, decided to indefinitely shelve the album. Clipse was released from its re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Lanscilo Williams (; born April 5, 1973), also known mononymously as Pharrell, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer, and fashion designer. He first became known as one half of the music production duo the Neptunes, which he formed with Chad Hugo in 1992. 15 of The Neptunes production discography, their productions have peaked within the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100, which includes four songs that peaked atop the chart. The two also formed the Rock music, rock and hip-hop band N.E.R.D. with Shay Haley in 1999, for which Williams served as lead vocalist. He has been regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern popular music. He also contributed on all the ''Despicable Me (franchise), Despicable Me'' films as a musical contributor. Williams co-founded the record label Star Trak Entertainment with Hugo in 2001, as an imprint of Arista Records. Williams' 2003 debut single, "Frontin'" (featuring Jay-Z ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Re-Up Gang
The Re-Up Gang was an American hip hop music, hip hop group formed in 2004, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The group was formed by Pusha T and No Malice, Malice, brothers and members of Virginia-based hip hop duo Clipse, alongside Philadelphia-based rappers Ab-Liva, Rennard "Ab-Liva" East and Sandman. The Re-Up Gang is perhaps best known for their signature ''We Got It 4 Cheap'' mixtape series. History The Re-Up Gang was created in early 2004, during Clipse's long hiatus between their first and second albums. The group included Clipse themselves, as well as long-time friends Ab-Liva of Major Figgas and Sandman. Pusha T is credited with founding the group, and was responsible for enlisting the help of mixtape DJ Clinton Sparks to put together their first mixtape in an ongoing series, ''We Got It 4 Cheap: Vol. 1''.Berrios, Martin A. (February 1, 2005)The Clipse: Times Up: Part 1 AllHipHop. Accessed May 12, 2008. While a Re-Up Gang album was planned, no specifics had been released at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Trak Entertainment
Star Trak Entertainment was an American record label, founded by the Neptunes and Rob Walker in 2001. It was launched as an imprint of Arista Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment from its formation until 2003, after which it operated under Virgin Records, a subsidiary of EMI, and ultimately Interscope Geffen A&M Records, following EMI's merger with Universal Music Group. The label ceased operations in 2015. Its name is a reference to the 1960s TV program ''Star Trek''. History Beginnings Star Trak was formed in 2001 by the Neptunes. The label was partially funded by Arista Records (from Bertelsmann Music Group) in a joint-venture. Pharrell Williams would sign longtime friends, Clipse. Their debut album, ''Lord Willin''', was released in 2002 led by the hits, " Grindin'", " When the Last Time", and " Ma, I Don't Love Her" After the success of the album, the label would sign Kelis, Vanessa Marquez, Fam-Lay, N.E.R.D and pop rock band Spymob, who provided backing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Neptunes
The Neptunes were an American record production duo composed of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, formed in Virginia Beach, Virginia, in 1992. Williams often provided backing vocals and music video appearances on the duo's productions, while Hugo remained behind the scenes. Since their inception, the Neptunes have produced songs for several music industry artists, including Clipse, Jay-Z, Kelis, N.O.R.E., Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Nelly, Ludacris, T.I., Robin Thicke, Usher (musician), Usher, Gwen Stefani, and Snoop Dogg, among others. In 2009, ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' ranked the Neptunes number one on their list of the top 10 producers of the decade. In January 2020, the Neptunes were announced to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as a part of the 2020 class, and in May 2021, Hugo and Williams received Honorary Doctorates from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. History Williams and Hugo met at a summer camp for the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
