A$AP.Īnd though the actual cover art was designed by Joe Perez, Virgil is credited with coming up with the concept for A$AP's Fashion Killa video. Virgil is also credited as creative director for A$AP Rocky's debut album, Long. The cover is one of Kanye's most iconic to date. He decided to make something that looked like a handmade collage with tape and paper cutouts, which led to the clear case with red tape.Īccording to Complex, Virgil described the cover as an 'open casket', marking the death of the physical CD format. The idea came to Virgil after visiting a popular New York City magazine shop. Without saying anything, this clear album cover said so much. Kanye reportedly went through many designs before landing on this minimalistic cover. Virgil would go on to receive a Grammy nomination for Best Recording Package for his work. According to Complex, Virgil secured designer Riccardo Tisci, Givenchy's then-creative director, to create the cover. The album cover is a direct reference, with an inscription at the bottom: As was promisedthe keys to Eternal Atake are here again in Luv and Rage (The UFO 2) as Lil Uzi Vert and his Father. This gold album cover was one of Virgil's most famous album designs.

Lil uzi vert album cover