For some context, Clipse is a hip-hop duo that was formed back in 1992 by the brothers Malice and Pusha T. They got their start when they met Pharrell Williams and signed them to a record label, where they released their first album under the production of the Neptunes (the production duo of Pharrell Williams and his friend Chad Hugo). Their new album, Let God Sort Em Out, marks their first album since 2009, and I will be rating and reviewing the top 8 songs on the album out of a total of 13 songs. 

1. So Be It: 9.5/10

The 4th song on the album, this track appealed to me through the high energy and hard-hitting flow, as well as the cool strings-and-vocals beat. I specifically enjoyed Pusha T’s hook, with its catchiness and violin sample. The reversed bass also adds uniqueness to the beat, instead of being forgettable.

2. Chains and Whips: 9.2/10

The 2nd song on the album is also the most popular, probably due to the Kendrick Lamar feature. The highlights of this song are the first verse, with a nice flow from Pusha T and the guitar beat. 

3. All Things Considered: 8.9/10

This song stood out to me with how smooth the rappers felt on the beat and the catchy synth beat. One of the more memorable entrances in the album, Pusha T starts the song by introducing familial problems and a rhythm that fits really well. Pharell Williams also contributes vocals to this song, showcasing a good use of pauses to make an impact and showing his versatility as an artist and producer. 

4. P.O.V.: 8.5/10

This song mainly includes Pusha T, but the beat switch at the end was a nice surprise, introducing Malice, and his verse was pretty good, mentioning topics such as his focus on money and football references. Pusha T’s verse and hook in this song were laidback and really fit with the beat, while Tyler, the Creator, who is featured in this song, had a more energetic verse, but his flow also made it fit nicely with the beat.

5. M.T.B.T.T.F.: 8.2/10

An abbreviation of Mike Tyson Blow to the Face, this song embodies its title, beginning with hard-hitting lyrics and rhyme scheme that shows the ability of Pusha T to fit on the many different styles of beats on the album. Silence is also used as an instrument extensively in this song, with both Malice and Pusha T beginning their verses with no beat initially, then a boom-bap kick and snare kick in. This song talks about the wealth both rappers have accumulated through their years in the rap game, rapping about making a million and driving a Porsche 911 Turbo. This song is memorable due to its intricate rhymes on a relatively simple beat compared to the others on this album. 

6. So Far Ahead: 8/10

The 11th song of the album includes a hook from Pharrell Williams with choir-like vocals in the background, making the introduction musically appealing. The transition to the first verse from soft vocals was also notable, showing Pharrell Williams’ versatility and skill as a producer. 

7. Let God Sort Em Out/Chandeliers: 8/10

The title track of this album does not disappoint, containing a memorable verse from Nas, a highly revered rapper, that transitions from the initial beat. Technical verses from both Malice and Pusha T make this listen a highlight with its raw and unapologetic nature.

8. The Birds Don’t Sing: 6/10

As the first song of the album, this was a decent introduction, but it lacks any noteworthy parts besides the hook from John Legend. However, the piano in the background adds a layer of emotion to the song, though I did rate it lower because of its more pop-leaning vibe than the other songs on the album.

Overall, I rate this album an 8 out of 10, with only a few low moments in the songs, but there are no skips for me. The album feels nostalgic for many old-school songs I have heard of through my parents, while also having a modern twist with the production choices of Pharrell Williams, making this a must-listen for fans of old-school and new school lyrical hip-hop.