1 cover story in our archive
Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "crossover" design theme, all from the 1990s. The cover sits within the hip-hop tradition and features work by Fugees. 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.
The Fugees' breakthrough album cover features a stark, minimalist design that perfectly captured the trio's cinematic hip-hop vision. The simple typography and muted aesthetic became iconic in 90s hip-hop design.