Clipse are clearly here to shake s**t up.

As a Virginia native, no album excites me more this year than the upcoming project from Clipse. And lately, even people who didn’t grow up idolizing them have been given plenty of reasons to care. Not only was their first single, “Ace Trumpets,” a triumphant return, but Pusha T has also been making headlines with recent interviews, taking shots at the likes of Kanye West, Drake, and more. Now, Clipse are back with another blistering release: “So Be It.”

It’s the lyrics you’ll need to pay closest attention to on this one. Over a fierce, Arabic-influenced beat that punches with each bar, Pusha T and No Malice trade verses laced with gritty reflections on street dominance, luxury, betrayal, and legacy. Their signature delivery—somewhere between irritated and untouchably cool—adds to the impact.

One of the most talked-about lines? Pusha T seemingly throwing shade at Travis Scott, claiming to have incriminating footage of the superstar: “Lucky I ain’t TMZ it—so be it.” What sparked that? Apparently, Pusha doesn’t believe Travis is loyal enough.

Between elite-level lyricism, haunting production, and a hypnotic hook, “So Be It” is another gem from the duo.

I’m not sure I love this rollout by Clipse.

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Quincy

Quincy is the creator of Ratings Game Music. He loves writing about music, taking long walks on beaches, and spaghetti that fights him back.