The reunited Clipse made their NPR Tiny Desk Live performance debut on Friday to place a cap on the rollout for the triumphant Let God Kind Em Out, their first album in over 15 years. Watch a replay beneath.
In the course of the efficiency, the brothers Thornton — Malice (Gene) and Pusha T (Terrence) — exuded pleasure whereas enjoying a mixture of deep cuts, new songs, and licensed classics. Anchored by supremely proficient drummer Daru Jones, their set kicked off with a booming rendition of “Virginia” from their basic 2002 debut Lord Willin’, earlier than transitioning right into a pair of standout tracks from 2006’s Hell Hath No Fury: “Keys Open Doorways” and “Momma I’m Sorry.”
From there, Clipse dove into the menacing “Chains & Whips” and heartbreaking “Birds Don’t Sing” from Let God Kind Em Out. Closing out the efficiency on a excessive notice, they delivered a crowd-pleasing rendition of their breakout hit, “Grindin’,” full with hand-drumming on an workplace desk.
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Make sure to learn our overview of Let God Kind Em Out, the place options author Kiana Fitzgerald praises Clipse for “demonstrating that they’re older, wiser, and extra seasoned” whereas “setting a top-notch instance of what it means to age gracefully into your craft.”
In August, Clipse will kick off their first US tour in 16 years, that includes stops in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, and extra. See the total schedule beneath, and seize your tickets right here.
Clipse 2025 Tour Dates:
08/03 — Boston, MA @ Roadrunner *
08/05 — Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Corridor *
08/07 — New York, NY @ Terminal 5 *
08/09 — Fairfax, VA @ EagleBank Area *
08/10 — Virginia Seaside, VA @ The Dome *
08/12 — Miami, FL @ The Fillmore *
08/13 — Orlando, FL @ The Vanguard *
08/14 — Atlanta, GA @ The Jap *
08/16 — Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theatre *
08/17 — Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Ballroom *
08/18 — St. Louis, MO @ The Manufacturing facility *
08/19 — Fayetteville, AR @ JJ’s Stay *
08/21 — Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom *
08/23 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo *
08/25 — San Francisco, CA @ Warfield Theatre *
08/27 — Phoenix, AZ @ Marquee Theater *
08/28 — San Diego, CA @ SOMA *
08/29 — Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Resorts *
09/02 — Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Corridor *
09/03 — Oklahoma Metropolis, OK @ The Criterion *
09/04 — Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Manufacturing facility *
09/06 — Kansas Metropolis, MO @ Midland Theatre *
09/07 — Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory *
09/08 — Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed *
09/10 — Detroit, MI @ Masonic Temple *
* = w/ Earthgang
