SLEEVEMIX
Sleevemix is an ongoing visual series mapping the genetic connection between definitive hip-hop records and the original vinyl samples that birthed them.
The project functions as a premium cultural collage—translating audio lineage into a distinct, tactile universe. Each entry in the series explores the intersection of music history, character illustration, and visual curation, filtering iconic musical moments through a soulful, highly stylized lens to capture the architects and energy of the culture.
This is an independent, evolving studio series. New tracks added as they are cut.
Track 10 // Kendrick Lamar: good kid m.A.A.d. city (2012)
An album cover remix based on the track 'Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst' and its use of Grant Green's 'Maybe Tomorrow' from his 1971 album 'Visions'.
TRACK 09 // A Tribe Called Quest: Midnight Marauders (1993)
An album cover remix motivated by the track 'Electric Relaxation' and its use of Ronnie Foster's 'Mystic Brew' from his 1972 album 'Two Headed Freap'.
TRACK 08 // 2Pac: All Eyez on Me (1996)
The Ingredients: A visual remix of 'California Love', mapping its Joe Cocker sample 'Woman to Woman' (1972), and the music video that referenced the original Mad Max.
TRACK 07 // Beastie Boys: License to Ill (1986)
An album cover remix driven by the track ‘Slow Ride’ and it’s use of War’s ‘Lowrider’ track.
TRACK 06 // Grace Jones: Nightclubbing (1981)
A Visual Remix of Grace Jones iconic ‘Nightclubbing’ cover photo.
TRACK 05 // Nas: Illmatic (1994)
Visual Remix mapping MJ's 'Human Nature' track on 'It Ain't Hard to Tell'.
TRACK 04 // Metal Fingers: Special Herbs (4/20)
Visual remix merging MF DOOM's beats with Cheech & Chong's iconic 1978 'Up in Smoke' soundtrack.
Originally commissioned by Rhymesayers Entertainment for a limited capsule release.
TRACK 03 // Kanye West: The Life of Pablo (2016)
A Visual Remix showing Sister Nancy's timeless sample on 'Famous'.
TRACK 02 // Dr. Dre: The Chronic (1992)
Intercepted by Parliament's Mothership Connection.
TRACK 01 // Kraftwerk: Techno Pop (1986)
A visual remix mapping Kraftwerk's sonic influence on West Coast funk.