This is an editorial illustration for the article “How Rap Became the Sound of the Mainstream” This illustration is meant to symbolize the rise in popularity of Rap and Hip-Hop across different groups around the world. The image consists of artists Donald Glover, Kendrick Lamar, Chance the Rapper, the Migos, and Drake, all notable artists within the Rap industry. The combination of smooth markmaking and rigid geometric shapes reflects the sound of the energetic beats and smooth rhymes that you can find in their music.
