In a new episode of Club Ambition, host Sound delivers a full breakdown of Clipse’s long-awaited comeback single “A.C.E. Trumpets,” featuring Pusha T and No Malice. The track leads into Clipse’s upcoming fourth studio album, Let The God Sort Them Out, which drops July 11 and is executive produced by Pharrell. For hip-hop fans, this moment feels monumental — and Sound doesn’t hold back in his reaction.
Sound opens the episode with clear excitement, calling the return of Pusha T and No Malice on a Clipse record a major moment for the culture. “This ain’t just any feature,” he emphasizes. “This is legendary status — this is Clipse.” It’s the first time the brothers have appeared together on a Clipse-led record in years, and Sound says the energy is different: focused, sharp, and unapologetically hard.
While some fans online have been critical of the Let The God Sort Them Out cover art, Sound brushes off the backlash. “If the music’s good, that’s all that really matters,” he says bluntly, choosing to focus on substance over aesthetics.
Sound dives into the production first, praising Pharrell’s beat for being “loud, bold, and replayable.” He compares it to the “Numbers on the Boards”-era sonics — grimy yet polished, minimal yet menacing. It’s the kind of instrumental that invites rewinds.
Sound takes his time analyzing standout lyrics:
- He points out Pusha T’s line “Yellow diamonds look like pee pee” as hilarious but effective — “the kind of line that makes you scrunch your face up.”
- He notes that there may be subtle shots at Kanye, specifically a line about “still waiting on Yeezy.” Sound suggests Pusha is throwing jabs without saying names.
- No Malice’s performance surprises him most. Despite years away from coke-rap, Malice returns to form with vivid, creative bars like:
- “House of Gucci made from selling Lady Gaga”
- “You are not cross-eyed, disappeared without a voila”
- “House of Gucci made from selling Lady Gaga”
Sound praises Malice’s pen as “fresh” and even claims he may have out-rapped Pusha T on this one — something fans might not have expected.
Sound gives “A.C.E. Trumpets” a 7.8 out of 10 on first listen, acknowledging that it’s not necessarily a radio single but still calls it “just hard.” He believes it’s a sharp statement piece — a track that re-establishes Clipse as a serious player in today’s rap game.
As Sound closes the episode, he suggests Let The God Sort Them Out might be exactly what hip-hop needs right now. With uncertainty around projects from artists like Lil Wayne and Young Thug, he sees Clipse’s return as both timely and necessary.
