Behind the Covers

“martial arts”

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "martial arts" design theme, all from the 1990s. The cover sits within the hip-hop tradition and features work by Wu-Tang Clan. 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.

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan — album cover art

Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan (1993)

The stark yellow cover featuring the Wu-Tang 'W' logo became one of hip-hop's most recognizable symbols, despite being created on a shoestring budget. The minimalist design perfectly captured the raw, underground aesthetic that would define East Coast hip-hop.

Label
Loud Records
Genre
Hip-Hop
Decade
1990s
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