Behind the Covers

crayon-art

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "crayon art" design theme, all from the 2010s. The cover sits within the hip-hop tradition and features work by Chance the Rapper. Each entry below includes the cover artwork, the designers and photographers behind it, and a short story about the visual choices that defined the release.

Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper — album cover art

Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper (2016)

A hand-drawn children's book cover that broke industry rules by helping an independent mixtape win three Grammy Awards. Designer Brandon Breaux created crayon-style artwork that perfectly captured Chance's gospel-influenced sound and Chicago roots.

Label
Independent
Designer
Brandon Breaux
Genre
Hip-Hop
Decade
2010s
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