Black Twitter does it again. This time the social media juggernaut takes a trip down memory lane to explore some of the great album covers in Black music history. Many of the covers harken back to the 1990s and early 2000s, but there are a few gems that go back to the 70s and beyond.
Just like during Thanksgiving, Black Twitter has found a way to lighten up the holidays and bring joy to the end of the year. Media personalities and people from different walks of life came together to reminisce about great music and great art. Here are some of Black Twitter’s greatest Black album covers.
Marvin Gaye. What's Going On. 1971. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/PbEqPoyOde
— Dwayne Rodgers (@DiggsWayne) December 24, 2015
Janet Jackson is a true icon. Her "Janet" album art begat an iconic @RollingStone cover. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/2nrDBYrOXi
— Joy Reid (@JoyAnnReid) December 24, 2015
I mean, really. Did anybody have more audacious boldness on their album cover than Rick James? #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/WN6tr42RW4
— Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) December 24, 2015
The 3 albums that had Electric Lady Studios on fire from 1998-2000. SOULQUARIANS!! #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/reBIrLfpMz
— Isaiah (@IJ_Rogers) December 24, 2015
#BestBlackAlbumCovers Waiting to Exhale soundtrack pic.twitter.com/sNEgjlIMw0
— Nkanyezi Kubheka (@NkanyeziKubheka) December 24, 2015
#BestBlackAlbumCovers Donna Summer! ??? pic.twitter.com/6H4sjujx3T
— Human Crystal (@YungKundalini) December 24, 2015
#BestBlackAlbumCovers The Roots – Things Fall Apart pic.twitter.com/Dh7UQFExMM
— Geoffrey Nguyen (@geoffreybeans) December 24, 2015
Loving the trending #BestBlackAlbumCovers. Mine: (great covers+great albums): Outkast, Erykah, Lupe, Miles. pic.twitter.com/f1TMQmFgyl
— Jason Priem (@jasonpriem) December 24, 2015
There's no way you can leave this Janelle Monae ArchAndroid cover out of the conversation #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/sNoqIMYTrR
— Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) December 24, 2015
What it is. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/fEMjKi03Bc
— Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) December 24, 2015
Let us not forget Cudi. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/X4JAmQGfC0
— aubrey (@shardyleaux) December 24, 2015
Not only my favorite hip hop album, but Outkast's Aquemini cover is also incredibly artistic. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/2CqdASlZz9
— Lawrence Brown (@BmoreDoc) December 24, 2015
Sade always served too. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/cAVbZQU5ar
— Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) December 24, 2015
Might as well just post them all because, the slay was consistent #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/oHXZSssaKJ
— Pinus Noir. (@MathewNoKnowles) December 24, 2015
#BestBlackAlbumCovers: Tag Team Champs Illmatic & It Was Written pic.twitter.com/xDswUHXjRw
— Boss Cross (@ChairmanFrog) December 24, 2015
#BestBlackAlbumCovers (look up the meaning behind the Rising Down cover)? pic.twitter.com/pVhYH9WIzI
— FOST (@GeorgeFoster72) December 24, 2015
Our girl groups have always been on point. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/MINH0NZDgU
— Raquel Willis (@RaquelWillis_) December 24, 2015
Still want my hair like this tbh. I was in love with this cover as a teenager. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/4z9ag6RrQi
— The Kitchenista (@MissAngelaDavis) December 24, 2015
Not sure how I forgot THIS. You saw this in someone's collection, they are a new BFF #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/w3AOdWQnt8
— Mr. Watson (@indoob) December 24, 2015
Thought long and hard about this. It's my #1. Ready to Die. Simplicity, contrast, etc. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/s2kKcBuf24
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) December 24, 2015
The Boss giving us 95 lb Oliver Twist chic… #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/rSIGaJe3yx
— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) December 24, 2015
Who can forget this one by Minnie Riperton. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/oDKo9zhoZO
— Terrell J. Starr (@Russian_Starr) December 24, 2015
While y'all 'round here playing: get into this full-length, red fox man poncho (moncho?)… #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/X45nXi10M9
— Charles M. Blow (@CharlesMBlow) December 24, 2015
Outkast let us all know they were going in a different direction in hip hop with this one. #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/1fnq9kOcE5
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) December 24, 2015
Jodeci's Diary of a Mad Band #BestBlackAlbumCovers pic.twitter.com/kgEOTKgDgK
— Yukio Strachan (@boldandworthy) December 24, 2015
