Birds don't sing [from new album Let God Sort Em Out] It's an incredible emotional track, especially for the album's opening. What did your parents say to you You are proud andHave you been with you for many years? fran_m
Malicious: It was a very exciting time to write this song, and it was really cut in depth, but the grief that was able to record the loss of parents into a work of art is also recovering. I believe this song will resonate with a lot of people because most of us will eventually surpass our parents, whether we like it or not. It's always something in your mind, you know? There have been many people walking up to us on the street and saying: Thank you, that song helped me feel sad. Birds not only sing, they are not only our stories, but everyone's stories.
Pusha t: In hindsight, I believe my mom is leaving the breadcrumbs and doing all these little things so that we can know she hasn't left for a long time. Before her death, she was drawing, planning and speaking out. This is her way of saying goodbye, you know? It is very important to elaborate on all of this because it gives me and my brother a sense of peace.
Malicious: No doubt. What do we parents say? Well, you know, my dad always instills in us the idea that honesty is the best policy! You have to go through life as real as possible and always try to show the integrity of your character. I remember moms always really become brothers, no matter what, they were big each other. The suggestion still resonates with the energy of this album to this day.
What are you doing Develop your iconic dictionary and writer’s wit? maximflath
Pusha t: For me, the most gangster shit in the world is when you have a real conversation and look directly into someone’s eyes. Can reflect cold without falling on top. Like Tony Soprano might beat someone, but the biggest part is when he's just talking to his therapist, you know? My rap style is very similar.
Thomas Hobbs: What about horror? Because when you rap, you usually sound like a horrible bogey.
Pusha T: I've always loved the energy of old horror movies. Like Omens and Exorcists, many of them are based on these creepy conversations that do not require special effects [to scare you].
TH: Would you say that coming from a music family is also an important part of shaping styles?
Malicious: Remember Spike Lee's Crooklyn movie? All the siblings are watching the scenes of the Soul Train and the American Bandstand? That is the perfect description of our family music. When we moved to Virginia, I told my mom that I wanted a microphone, a metronome, a turntable, a Gemini mixer with reverb on it. My mom literally forced my dad to buy all for me because he was even more dismissive at first and then said, “Why do you need all of this? Music is always a big part of our growth. If I just thought about our house, there are all kinds of vinyl records in the living room. That's the foundation. Did you know I found all these records recently and restored them?
Pusha t: No, I don't know.
2003 clipping and pasting convenience. Photo: Gregory Bojorquez/Getty Images
Malicious: It's actually a lot of vinyl. Look: If my parents would argue, someone would go downstairs and record them all to drown the noise. Music is always the background, and in our family tends to dance with cousins.
Malicious, You are a man of God, so are I. Actually, I am a woman. I love hip hop, but sometimes the lyrics, images and messages feel so mentally. As a Christian, how do you navigate? like
Malicious: The Gospel tells us about the war between the spirit and the flesh. It talks about these constant contradictions and our helplessness in this flesh. The body and the spirit always hate each other. So, we are all in conflict, right? The thing about morality is, until you are not outstanding. It shouldn't be a juggling act: we all try to do the right thing, but in some cases we fall. The apostle Paul has a part of the scriptures, and he says, “Because I don’t do the good things I want to do, but I don’t want to do evil things I want to do – I’ve been doing it all. It shows that we are all sinners, and we are not enough. That’s the whole purpose of mankind.
“If I fire someone, that’s a very real thing for me”…Clipped on the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. Photo: Terence Rushin/Getty Images
And Pusha, you're very candid about the ending of Kanye's good music record company. While I understand that you have experienced many challenges, can you mention some great times? like
Pusha t: Just like rap fans, it's special there! Creating such a shock and new stream of God is my favorite memory. Good Friday series is also crazy. The albums I gave up during that time, like Daytona, were almost dry, and their products were very, very strong. Needless to say, I did a great thing with you guys.
Do you think there will be another cooperation between you and Ye? joooooooj
Pusha t: Yes, that's the past. That is definitely the past.
TH: But if one of your rap enemies once apologized, can you let it go?
Pusha t: I'm not angry with anyone. I am fine. I'm very happy. But at the same time, I don't know if I want to work with these people. I did a great job with all of this. If I say someone, it's a very real thing to me. Like I look at the rapper, juniper nuts will have heads and shit like this, but that's not mine.
There is always a lot of humor and great scenes in your lyrics. Have you ever considered writing a script? hhhhsssss
Malicious: Writing scripts for clip art biographical movies is a must. Many people want to watch that movie. Currently, we see rappers belonging to the federal government or have died from drug use and controlled ego. But there are a lot to learn from our lives, especially the way my brother and I are leading in the traps of the business and always trying to make the best decisions.
“We always try to make the best decisions”… (left)Pharrell Williams and Malice. Photo: Kmazur/Wireimage
Who has the best scriptures Let God sort it out? Bei Qiusheng
Pusha t: To be honest, I don't know if I have a poem I personally like, maybe it's my ace poem. I wish I had said something to Mike Tyson on his face: “Only 300 bricks will give you Leonidas.”
Pusha, I think I saw you perform with Kelis when you supported U2 in 2001. What are your experiences with these shows? Sharmadelica
Pusha t: U2 is so cool, man! I remember touring with them was a very important thing, and it was one of my first real experiences on the big stage. For the U2, Tour Life is about five-star dining; runners will grab any requests for you; and random vans will take you anywhere in the city. These dudes have manicures, pedicures, massages! Touring with U2, seriously screwing up my expectations, man. Because when you’re out touring as a rapper, reality can be a very hard thing.
Malicious: Wait, lift up, can I share my free interaction? When I went from malicious to malicious, I met him in the background and found God. I remember Bono saying to me, “You have this righteous anger now, you have to do something!” That was always with me. This gave me a green light, and what Bono said was always in my mind, not giving up on my beliefs. Bono is a good guy.
What is every favorite album you’ve ever made? fionnmck
Malicious: Listen, I love killers, I love red peppers, and even Billy Joel! When I work out in the gym, I play Coldplay, or U2 is a Joshua tree. It's funny because when I watched MTV in the 1980s, David Bowie was always there. Bowie is still at the forefront today over the years. I think it shows the real talent and how to move forward at all ages. It even surpasses your death.
Pusha T: I'm always torn between the 4 Cuban Linxes built by the infamous Raekwon in Mobb Deep, the reasonable doubts of Jay-Z and the life after Biggie's death. I can drive anywhere in the world with these four albums and I'll be happy.
“We definitely have more music in music”… 2007 clipped.
Have you watched a lot of British TV/movies? If so, what do you like and why? Jajones7
Pusha t: [Loud laughter] It's definitely Benny Hill! Benny ran around with the woman on late night TV! My brother was always looking at him and laughing, and I sneaked in. My other man is…well, Rowan Atkinson? Mr. Bean, right? That guy is sick.
Do you still write rhymes? If so, do you like handwritingtyping on the phone, or both? Do you have any specific rituals when writing or recording? wzrdwthwrzf
Malicious: For me, it's about building poetry one by one throughout the day. It probably starts with the shower, continues while driving, and then I put all of this together when I arrive at the studio. It always comes with the pen and paper of the original notebook. If I messed up on writing, I would tear the page open and start over.
Pusha t: I can only write down to tell the truth, because I am a very visual person. I don't know how to do the whole spontaneous freestyle, because I always guess myself for the second time. I'm a perfectionist, so there are a lot of editors involved. I might come up with a nice bar, but I'll keep going back and figure out how to make it fresher.
What will we expect from the duo in the future? Is this the ending? CCLARKE2005
Pusha t: Baby, we definitely have more music.
Malicious: [Laughs knowingly] No, we get it. We definitely have it!
Now comes out in Roc Nation. Clipse's U.S. tour lasts until September 10. They held the O2 Kent Town Forum in London on November 9, 12 and 13, and the O2 Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on November 10
This article was updated on Thursday, August 7 to correct the wrong quotes and further clarify the details of the conversation.