These Minimalist Drawings Lend a Modern Flair to Classic Rap Music
— July 9, 2013 — Art & Design
References: zavennajjarrbonmade & coolmaterial
Carbonmade user Zavennajjar has released a series of French minimalist rap posters that transform different classic rap songs into sleek, uncluttered illustrations. With this series, the talented illustrator tackled everything from Lil’ Wayne’s 2008 hit ‘Lollipop,’ to Public Enemy’s ‘Fight the Power.’
To create these designs, Zavennajjar took the major themes from each song and incorporated them into the drawing. He also displays the artist’s name, the year the song was released, its title and one quintessential line from the song’s lyrics that can sum up the track as a whole. One particularly clever example is that of Jay-Z’s and Alicia Keys’s duet ‘Empire State of Mind.’ Zavennajjar depicts this song using an illustration of the Empire State Building; however, the bottom of the building resembles a microphone, adding a musical flair to the urban cityscape.
These minimalist rap posters are the perfect way to pay tribute to one of the most popular and fastest-growing music genres of the 21st century. By combining creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for rap, Zavennajjar has produced some prints that will definitely be on every rap lover’s must-have list for the summer.
To create these designs, Zavennajjar took the major themes from each song and incorporated them into the drawing. He also displays the artist’s name, the year the song was released, its title and one quintessential line from the song’s lyrics that can sum up the track as a whole. One particularly clever example is that of Jay-Z’s and Alicia Keys’s duet ‘Empire State of Mind.’ Zavennajjar depicts this song using an illustration of the Empire State Building; however, the bottom of the building resembles a microphone, adding a musical flair to the urban cityscape.
These minimalist rap posters are the perfect way to pay tribute to one of the most popular and fastest-growing music genres of the 21st century. By combining creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for rap, Zavennajjar has produced some prints that will definitely be on every rap lover’s must-have list for the summer.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Design - There is an opportunity for businesses to explore minimalist design in various industries, simplifying complex concepts and creating sleek and uncluttered visuals.
2. Nostalgic Art - There is a growing trend for nostalgic art, where artists reimagine classic songs and cultural references in visually appealing ways, creating opportunities for collaboration and merchandise.
3. Music Genre Tribute - Tribute artwork that celebrates specific music genres, such as rap, presents opportunities for artists and businesses to tap into passionate fan communities with unique and creative products.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can embrace minimalist approaches and create visually appealing products inspired by classic songs, providing a fresh take on nostalgia for consumers.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can collaborate with artists to create merchandise and promotional materials inspired by nostalgic art, appealing to fans and leveraging the power of nostalgia in marketing.
3. Music Merchandise - The music merchandise industry can capitalize on tribute artwork to create unique and highly desirable products for fans, offering a new way to engage with and support their favorite artists.
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