Album Review: Clipse – Let God Sort Em Out
Written by Malik Perkins
July 19th, 2025
Source: Roc Nation
After a 15-year hiatus as a duo, Clipse’s *Let God Sort Em Out* isn’t just a triumphant return—it’s a full-blown declaration. This isn’t a nostalgic victory lap or an attempt to recapture old magic. This is refined, grown-man rap at its highest form—clear proof that adult hip hop is not only viable but vital. The game isn’t just for the young anymore.
We’ve long expected greatness from Pusha T, who’s remained active and visible with a string of acclaimed solo projects. But the real revelation here is No Malice, whose pen is sharper than ever. Far from sounding out of step or out of time, No Malice delivers what may be his most focused, powerful work yet. He raps with the conviction of someone who’s been through the fire and come out forged, not burnt. Whether touching on moral tension, past regrets, or spiritual reckoning, his bars are thoughtful, unflinching, and often devastating.
Take this line, for instance:
“Bring it / Only thing you killin’ is precious time / Used to clash with Decepticons, I was Dumbo, deaf and blind.”
The rhyme density, pop-culture allusion, and raw self-awareness encapsulate what sets Clipse apart: this is rap as literature, testimony, and warfare all at once.
The production, helmed almost entirely by Pharrell Williams, is nothing short of masterful. That chemistry between the duo and Pharrell hasn’t aged a day—in fact, it may have deepened. Each beat feels hand-carved, from the haunting gospel layering of “The Birds Don’t Sing” to the cold piano loops of “E.B.I.T.D.A.” Pharrell doesn’t just set the stage—he crafts entire cinematic universes for the brothers to inhabit. The result? A soundscape that feels lush but focused, never overproduced.
And let’s talk features. This isn’t a parade of random names to boost streams. Each guest here earns their placement. Kendrick Lamar adds fire to “Chains & Whips,” a track that blends generational perspectives on oppression and ambition. Stove God Cooks, Ab-Liva, Nas, and John Legend all show up to elevate, never distract. No skippable moments. No filler. Just fully curated synergy.
From bar one to the final fade-out, *Let God Sort Em Out* is a reminder that the Clipse are still elite, still hungry, and still spiritually and lyrically dangerous. The album offers no apologies for being grown, complex, and deeply considered—it revels in it.
So yes, adult hip hop is here. Not as a niche, but as a pillar. And Clipse? They're not just part of the structure—they're holding the whole thing up.
Final Grade: A
A masterclass in mature lyricism, production, and cohesion. The gods don’t need sorting—this one’s divine.
