Behind the Covers

Madvillain

1 album cover in our archive

Madvillain is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 1 album cover from the 2000s. Released on Stones Throw Records, the artwork sits in the hip-hop tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering photography, minimalist, portrait, iconic. Below you'll find the full story behind each Madvillain cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.

Madvillainy by Madvillain — album cover art

Madvillainy (2004)

A stark grayscale portrait of MF DOOM in his metal mask, shot at Stones Throw's LA house and designed by Jeff Jank. The minimal composition features a distinctive orange square accent.

Label
Stones Throw Records
Designer
Jeff Jank
Photographer
Eric Coleman
Genre
Hip-Hop
Decade
2000s
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