Episode 108 | Dewey Saunders Talks Designing Anderson .Paak’s “Malibu,” Future’s “WIZRD” Cover, and the Rise of AI in Art + More

In this episode of the Soundcentric Podcast, host Adam Dash engages with graphic artist Dewey Saunders, known for his iconic album covers for artists like Anderson Paak and Future. They discuss the evolution of music production, the significance of album art in shaping music culture, and the creative process behind designing memorable visuals. Dewey shares his journey from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, the challenges he faced in the music industry, and his thoughts on the impact of AI on art. The conversation also touches on the importance of collaboration, the role of visuals in storytelling, and advice for aspiring artists.

 

 

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00:00:45 Meet Dewey Saunders: The Man Behind “Malibu”
00:01:29 Inside the Malibu Cover Origins
00:02:27 Early Anderson .Paak: Breezy Lovejoy Days
00:03:38 Why That Tiny Desk is One of the Greatest
00:05:20 Seeing Your Art on Dorm Walls & T-Shirts
00:11:12 Tagging Rappers on Instagram Changed Everything
00:14:16 Designing the Venice Cover With Total Freedom
00:18:09 Getting the Malibu Job + Quitting His Job for Art
00:22:39 The Thanksgiving Night Cover Switch
00:26:36 How Album Covers Should Reflect the Music
00:31:01 Is Album Art a Lost Art?
00:32:28 Using AI in Art: Blessing or Curse?
00:37:20 “Too Perfect” Art vs. Human Imperfection
00:39:15 The Ray-Ban Campaign That Funded His LA Move
00:41:25 From Anderson .Paak to Future’s “WIZRD” Cover
00:46:17 How “WIZRD” Validated Dewey’s Versatility
00:47:36 Dewey’s Mount Rushmore of Album Covers
00:52:06 Advice to Aspiring Cover Artists & Designers
00:53:46 The Power of Luck, Footwork & Visualization
00:55:37 Dewey’s New Music Era as Dewey Bryan