Clipse is a rap duo made up of brothers Pusha T and Malice who emerged from Virginia Beach. Malice recalls moving from New York to Virginia at age eight and freestyling with peers at the oceanfront. The brothers connected with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who encouraged them to form a group and produced their signature hits. Early material included the song "The Funeral," but a planned debut, "Exclusive Audio Footage," was shelved by Elektra Records. The duo parted ways with the label, yet fan support kept the project alive and defined their early legacy.
The duo, composed of brothers Pusha T and Malice, is well known for setting a new precedent for rap throughout the aughts. If you wipe the dust off and think back, you'll probably remember them for hits like "Grindin'" or "When the Last Time," both produced by the Neptunes - another duo, Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo - and both off of their debut, "Lord Willin'."
But their first brush with fame came even earlier than their debut, with the release of "The Funeral." At the time, the brothers had struck a deal with Elektra Records with some help from Pharrell, but the company ultimately shelved their would-be debut "Exclusive Audio Footage," which contained the song. Clipse were released from their contract shortly after, but the project would live on through the love of fans - or, "family," they say.
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