So, I’ve been on this whole A$AP Rocky album artwork kick lately. You know, just diving deep into the visuals that accompany his music. It’s pretty wild how much thought goes into these covers, and I wanted to share my little adventure with y’all.
First off, I started with his debut mixtape, *.A$AP. Remember that one? Dropped way back in 2011. I actually stumbled upon some alternative artwork for it. It’s crazy to see the different directions they could’ve gone in. The one they ended up choosing, with Rocky draped in the American flag, is just so iconic now. It set the tone for his whole aesthetic, you know?
Then, I moved on to his debut studio album, *.A$AP. That cover is a classic, too. Released in 2013, I remember it like it was yesterday. It’s a simple black and white image, with that blurred effect. It was all over the internet when it came out.
- I spent hours just looking at different versions of it.
- Trying to find high-resolution images, zooming in on the details, the whole nine yards.
Next up, I got into A.L.L.A., which came out in 2015. I was digging through articles, trying to find the official announcement. And boom, there it was – the cover and the tracklist were released, with a June 2 release date. The cover for this one is a tribute to A$AP Yams, the founder of A$AP Mob who passed away. It’s a powerful image, man. You can feel the emotion in it. It’s not just a cover; it’s a statement.
Digging Deeper
After that, I kind of went down a rabbit hole. I was on every corner of the internet, from fan forums to dusty old blog posts, just soaking up anything I could find about these covers. I even ended up on Pinterest, of all places, just scrolling through a bunch of fan-made wallpapers and stuff inspired by these album covers. People get really creative, I gotta say.
It’s been a trip, honestly. It’s like, you listen to the music, and you form your own connection to it. But then you see the artwork, and it adds another layer to the whole experience. It’s like a visual representation of the sound, you feel me? And with Rocky’s albums, the covers are just as important as the music itself. They tell a story, they set a mood, they’re a whole vibe.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my little exploration with you guys. It’s been fun, and it’s made me appreciate A$AP Rocky’s artistry even more. If you haven’t already, go check out these album covers. You might discover something new, who knows?
