There’s no such thing as too much bling.
Hip-hop culture is all about the bling. Bling is big, bling is flashy, and bling is meant to impress. It is meant to symbolize success, which is the theme of “Self Made 3”, the third volume of the successful series by Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group.
For the album’s cover art, Greg Burke, Creative Director for Atlantic Records turned to the artists at John Taylor Dismukes & Associates to bring the bling. Working from a preliminary design influenced by US currency, the Dismukes team created a precise 3D model, which was rendered to perfection in virtual gold.
Popular Hip-hop magazine The Source sums it up in their July 6th article:
“Rick Ross and company evoke jealousy with their new album art. Maybach Music Group, headed by everyone’s favorite Big Boss in the game–Rick Ross, released the cover art for the third installment of their Self Made series. Featuring a luxurious three decked out in shiny gold, the cover promises that the contents held within will be extravagant as ever.”
