“ACE TRUMPETS” IS THE SOUND OF CLIPSE RECLAIMING THE THRONE

Ace Trumpets” is the sound of Clipse reclaiming the throne with Pharrell on production, sharp verses, and an energy only legends can deliver.

After years of anticipation, Clipse, the legendary Virginia Beach duo of Pusha T and No Malice have returned to do what they’ve always done best: raise the bar. Their new single, “Ace Trumpets,” dropped on May 30, 2025, and it’s not just a track, it’s a statement. “Ace Trumpets” is the sound of Clipse reclaiming the throne, and everyone who’s listening knows it.

Backed by classic Pharrell production, armed with fierce bars, and standing on legacy, Clipse didn’t just come back, they came back to rule.

A Long-Awaited Return

The last time Clipse released a full album was 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Since then, fans have waited through Pusha T’s acclaimed solo run and No Malice’s spiritual evolution, for a moment like this.

When whispers of a new project began, hopes were high. But “Ace Trumpets” did more than meet those hopes, it shattered them. From the first beat, it became clear: “Ace Trumpets” is the sound of Clipse reclaiming the throne, and not a second of it feels forced or recycled.

This track leads into their upcoming album Let God Sort Em Out, due July 11, with all production handled by Pharrell and visuals by famed artist KAWS. The rollout feels heavy, cinematic, and intentional just like the track itself.

“Ace Trumpets” is built on a dark, rich beat that could only come from Pharrell. There’s no flashy high-hats or trendy filler, just gritty drums, moody horns, and tension you can feel in your chest.

Pharrell didn’t just make a beat, he built a throne. And Clipse walked in like they never left it.

With lyrics that fon’t flinch, Pusha T delivers like he never took a break, opening with lines like:

“White glove service with brick, I am Luigi.”

His verse is full of his signature confidence and layered references even subtly nodding at his past work with Kanye, while keeping his foot on the gas.

Then No Malice steps in, and it’s like watching a storm roll in. He drops 16 of the most vivid, biting bars of the year, referencing Gandhi, Gaga, and God in the span of a single verse.

Their flow, timing, and chemistry haven’t aged, they’ve sharpened. And with every bar, it becomes clearer: “Ace Trumpets” is the sound of Clipse reclaiming the throne.

Fans have been waiting for this, and the internet did not stay quiet.

Even critics are nodding. Pitchfork called it “a menacing, masterful return,” and outlets like Revolt and Complex have praised both the production and lyrical depth.

While some skeptics questioned whether Clipse could still hold a place in today’s hip-hop landscape, “Ace Trumpets” shut that conversation down. Loudly.

Let God Sort Em Out is shaping up to be more than just a reunion album. It’s a grown, evolved Clipse, sharper in sound, deeper in message, and bolder in delivery. And with a U.S. tour scheduled to begin in August, fans will get to see this new era live and loud.

But it all started with a single sound.

“Ace Trumpets” is the sound of Clipse reclaiming the throne, not by chasing trends or riding nostalgia, but by doubling down on what made them great in the first place: impeccable bars, visionary production, and an aura no one else can duplicate.

This isn’t just a comeback. It’s a coronation.

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“ACE TRUMPETS” IS THE SOUND OF CLIPSE RECLAIMING THE THRONE