In the more than 15 years since the last Clipse album hit the shelves of record stores, the music world has been upended several times over. But the enthusiasm for Clipse never waned. This year’s „Let God Sort ‘Em Out” was one of the most highly anticipated releases in recent memory, a fact that simply underlines the singular talent and lasting influence of Pusha-T and Malice. After all, there’s no substitute for the real thing: groundbreaking artists with unimpeachable resumes. The history of Clipse has been well-documented, yet still retains a sort of mythic quality. The brothers emerged from Virginia Beach, where they had met the Neptunes, who would help them craft some of the most forward-thinking rap music of this century - first with their would-be debut album, „Exclusive Audio Footage”, and later with their official releases: „Lord Willin’” (2002), „Hell Hath No Fury” (2006) and „Til the Casket Drops” (2009), as well as their unforgettable mixtape run from the mid-2000s. Through the 2010s and into the ‘20s, the brothers took divergent professional paths. Now, in discussing the new album, they return again and again to the idea of authenticity. That’s not just a literal list of deeds done, but a sense of purpose, of cultural investment, and of honesty. We are proud to welcome them at Open'er! July 2, Tent Stage.