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There’s an interview with 2 Chainz where he talks about designing the artwork for his latest album, B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time. The cover is a close up of two gold chains. The concept seems simple (his name is 2 Chainz after all) but he reveals that he and his team had been working on this design for over two months alone. Two whole months on two gold chains.
2 Chainz’ level of care into his album artwork is not rare. The cover of a record is the first image you associate with the music inside. Even now, with physical album sales down, the art is still a crucial part of the overall aesthetic of the product. That is what makes this Tumblr so cool.
Art of Album Covers takes well-known album covers and compiles the pieces of art, photographs or landmarks they were based off. It’s incredibly interesting and provides a little more depth to the albums you love. Take a look at a handful below, and check out the full gallery here.
