Art On Wax

Shotguns and Stances: The Legacy of Ice-T’s Power Cover in Hip-Hop Visuals

Darlene will forver be THAT girl! Definition of DOWN

Nov 26, 2024 •

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Beyond the Rain: The Iconic Cover of Purple Rain

Reflections on Purple Rain, Prince’s Musical Universe and Vision

Nov 13, 2024 •

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The Horror in DMX’s “Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" Album Cover

Blood, Sweat, and Hip-Hop:

Oct 18, 2024 •

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Riding Dirty with the Divine

A Straightforward Look at the Art and Symbolism of Clipse’s Iconic Lord Willin' Album Cover

Sep 2, 2024 •

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Up, Up, and Away: Fishbone’s 1985 EP That Jump Started a Revolution: Art on Wax

dedicated to those of us who just never fit in.

Aug 5, 2024 •

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Lauryn Hill's Legacy: The Miseducation Album Cover

How One Album Etched Itself into Our Hearts and Histories

Jul 29, 2024 •

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Back to Blu: Why the 'Below the Heavens' Album Cover Holds a Special Place in My Heart

All I See Is Blu Skies. Fat as Biggie with no Pun intended

Jul 22, 2024 •

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90s Nostalgia: The Lasting Impact of Kris Kross' 'Jump' Single Cover; Art on Wax

going down memory lane, to a time where walkmans were a thing and to ride the subway in nyc you needed a token.

Jul 15, 2024 •

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Masterpieces in Motion - The Carters’ Louvre Takeover for Everything is Love

I promise this newsletter is not me just fangirling over Jay-Z! I talk about the couple filming the Ape Shit video at Louvre and how this was a major…

Jul 12, 2024 •

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The Unmatched Boldness of Lil' Kim's Hard Core Album Cover

& the iconic promo poster that had aunties every where clutching their pearls

Jul 5, 2024 •

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Solange's "A Seat at the Table" Album Cover: A Symbol of Unapologetic Blackness

Not Just a Look, But a Statement

Jun 28, 2024 •

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Through Ibra Ake’s Eyes: The Intense Gaze of ‘Awaken My Love’s’ Cover Art

Gambino’s 3rd studio album, “Awaken, My Love!” (2016), is a mesmerizing blend of funk, soul, & psychedelic influences. But beyond the music lies an…

Jun 21, 2024 •

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