Understanding KANYE WEST's ye Album Cover

Kanye West’s latest studio album, simply entitled, ‘ye’, has been released worldwide. With ‘ye’, using an iPhone photo of the Wyoming mountains as the album cover is a direct nod to Kanye’s core message for this project.

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Songs Used:

Kanye West - Yikes
Kanye West - No Mistakes
Pink Floyd - Time
Miles Davis - Blue in Green
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Kanye West - Violent Crimes
Kanye West - Ghost Town

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The Meaning Behind the ‘ye’ Album Cover

It’s finally here. Kanye West’s latest studio album, simply entitled, ye, has been released worldwide. It’s certainly far too early to determine the legacy this album will leave in Kanye’s discography, but one thing is for sure. This new project is unlike anything Kanye West has ever released, and that is evident even from a first glance of the album cover.

When it comes to cover artwork, imagery can reveal the story and inspiration behind the music. Just take a look at these iconic album covers. Each has a distinct look and feel that match their overall tone. The cover artwork for ye is no exception. It was shot on West’s iPhone on the way to the album's official listening party only hours before being released to the public. This certainly wasn’t a coincidence. With ye, the spontaneity of using an iPhone photo of the Wyoming mountains is a direct nod to Kanye’s core message for this project, that being the importance of living in the present. Although new for Kanye, other acclaimed artists have also used cover artwork that captured a moment in time. Albums like Abbey road, Blonde on Blonde, and Elvis Presley’s Self Titled record all share the same idea.

The cover also features an intriguing statement scribbled on the front by West. It reads “I hate being bipolar, it’s awesome”. This is not only a direct reference to many themes that are explored in the music but can also be perceived as West responding directly to the events leading up to the album's release. In the years to come, the weight of this statement could lose its relevance, and Kanye acknowledges this by encouraging the public to alter the artwork with help from a simple website. What Kanye wrote on the album cover is a statement that embodies a single moment in his life. Now we all can write our own message, ensuring the perception of the album will always to remain in the present.

From the surreal anime influenced graduation cover to the hand-painted caricatures for Dark Fantasy, Kanye West has always had a unique approach to album artwork. Regardless of your opinions on the music, it’s clear that the cover for ye is intended to push the envelope once again.

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Sources:

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