Sunday, October 17, 2010

What do you think of Kanye's banned album cover?

I actually think it's an artistically interesting publicity stunt, a view of current race and gender politics (if viewed from that perspective). It also seems to fully demonstrate his point of view for an album entitled "Power".

Consider that the White demon has no face, she's not overtly Amber Rose, or Taylor Swift, but she's in a superior position over the Black figure. The Black figure also seems somewhat demonic, begging to question who actually has the power in this relationship. And there's alcohol, aiding in the process? Interesting. 

I highly doubt he had any intention of this ever actually making it to shelves, but at least it generates intelligent dialogue.

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