Behind the Covers

“polaroid photography”

1 cover story in our archive

Behind the Covers' archive includes 1 album cover documented under the "polaroid photography" design theme, all from the 2010s. The cover sits within the r&b, soul, funk tradition and features work by Childish Gambino. 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.

"Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino — album cover art

"Awaken, My Love!" by Childish Gambino (2016)

A single polaroid snapshot of Donald Glover's face becomes one of hip-hop's most intimate album covers. Shot by frequent collaborator Ibra Ake, the deliberately low-fi image captures Glover mid-transformation into his funk alter ego.

Label
Glassnote Records
Designer
Ibra Ake
Photographer
Ibra Ake
Genre
R&B, Soul, Funk
Decade
2010s
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