Best Hip Hop CD Covers of 2013

Custom CD cover printing gives your music a professional look. Not only that, but fans respond to the best designs by sharing them online through social media. You can put artwork on all types of merchandise to make more money, from tshirts to stickers. If you've got higher aspirations for your career, you'll need to create memorable graphics with universal appeal for your audience. Here are some of the coolest album covers of the year so far for your design inspiration!

Top 5 Most Creative Rap Album Art of the Year

#1) Twelve Reasons to Die – Ghostface Killah

The Wu Tang Clan veteran made a name for himself with aggressive lyrics and hard delivery. His latest solo piece earned solid reviews from critics, and the design enhances this small selection's appeal. The artwork pays homage to classic horror films and would work just as well on promotional posters.

#2) Albert Einstein – Prodigy & Alchemist

This collaboration sounds as good as it looks. The album title easily lends itself to visual representation, which is something recording artists can keep in mind to speed up the design process down the road. The pop art turned nasty theme could get you in trouble, though, so be sure that you own the rights or get permission before you use existing images.

 #3) Age Against the Machine – Goodie Mob

An obvious allusion to the rock/hip hop giants Rage Against the Machine, the album revitalized the artist's earlier success. The cover contains 4 faces with elements from nature, which could signify a return to Goodie Mob's roots. Each of these personas can stand alone on trading cards, for example.

#4) Million Dollar Afro – Problem & Iamsu

While this album didn't break any sales records, the cover's got the laid back west coast vibe written all over it. The simple, flat style looks like it was made for faded t-shirts worn by the uber underground elite. It's certainly a fresh change of page from the typical wanna be gangster angle.

#5) Pilot Talk – Curren$y

Most of the time we live by the golden principle of design: keep it simple! Still, sometimes you can break free from this for artist purposes. The cover of Pilot Talk resembles fine art more than design because of its intricate details and hand sketched appearance. The use of color shows direction probably from a palette, which helps a design that's not driven by a photo stay in synch.

Pilot Talk Creative Hip Hop Album Cover
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