“Call me uncle. Uncle who? Uncle Cam. Like Uncle Sam, I tax ‘em.” – Cam’ron

I’ve already picked my favorite hip-hop albums of 2009, but I have 2 more spots up for grabs. The Thornton brothers are making a strong case for one of those spots, with Till the Casket Drops set for Dec. 8. Cam’ron and Pharrell make appearances on their latest single, “Popular Demand.” Even if you don’t care for Skateboard P, Killa Cam’s cameo is worth the trouble.

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Download – Clipse – Door Man [mp3]

Behold some new heater from Clipse’s Till The Casket Drops. “Door Man” sounds like this year’s “Dirty Money,” complete with that unmistakable Neptunes bling.

Directed by Spiff TV

Clipse and Rick Rawse? No, it’s not a typo. It jams. I promise.

When I look at this rather brilliant KAWS artwork I don’t see a Complex cover; I see a Clipse album. I mean that as a compliment. There’s so much butter soft crap infiltrating the game right now that a Rick Rubin-curated Clipse album would be a perfect holiday gift to hip-hop. I can dream, right?

The Clipse have escaped wack deals and crack fiends but they seem to shake free from the infamous photo troll. What was Prince Paul thinking?

Do we still need to say “Featuring Pharrell” on Clipse songs? The Thornton brothers should give P some pies and a backpack and crown him the official 3rd member of the Clipse already.

[Raise one to Enigmatik]

Directed by Bernard Gourley

I’m kinda not blown away by this song. Then again, singles have never been the Clipse’s strongest point. For every “Grindin’” they had a “Ma, I Don’t Love Her.” They’re kinda hit and miss with it.

However, if last year’s Road to Till the Casket Drops mixtape is any indication, we just might be in for a treat when Til’ the Casket Drops finally drops. Ha, I’ve always wanted to say that.