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.     Find us on social media for daily content and information regarding all things music industry Twitter: https://twitter.com/soundcentricmus Instagram:https://https://www.instagram.com/soundcentricmusic/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@soundcentricmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoundCentricmusic Website: https://soundcentricmusic.com Podcast: https://www.soundcentricmusic.com   00:00:45 Meet Dewey Saunders: The Man Behind “Malibu”00:01:29 Inside the Malibu Cover Origins00:02:27 Early Anderson .Paak: Breezy Lovejoy Days00:03:38 Why That Tiny Desk is One of the Greatest00:05:20 Seeing Your Art on Dorm Walls & T-Shirts00:11:12 Tagging Rappers on Instagram Changed Everything00:14:16 Designing the Venice Cover With Total Freedom00:18:09 Getting the Malibu Job + Quitting His Job for Art00:22:39 The Thanksgiving Night Cover Switch00:26:36 How Album Covers Should Reflect the Music00:31:01 Is Album Art a Lost Art?00:32:28 Using AI in Art: Blessing or Curse?00:37:20 “Too Perfect” Art vs. Human Imperfection00:39:15 The Ray-Ban Campaign That Funded His LA Move00:41:25 From Anderson .Paak to Future’s “WIZRD” Cover00:46:17 How “WIZRD” Validated Dewey’s Versatility00:47:36 Dewey’s Mount Rushmore of Album Covers00:52:06 Advice to Aspiring Cover Artists & Designers00:53:46 The Power of Luck, Footwork & Visualization00:55:37 Dewey’s New Music Era as Dewey Bryan