Rap Radar Podcast: Jonathan Mannion (Photographer of Jay, Em, Gucci, etc. Album Covers)

[Deltron]

Rap Radar Podcast

If a picture is worth a thousand words, photographer Jonathan Mannion has a lot to say. For over two decades, the Ohio native has shot some of the most iconic images in hip-hop and pop culture. In addition to celebrating the 20th anniversary of Jay Z's Reasonable Doubt, he was recently commissioned to shoot the artwork for DJ Khaled and Gucci Mane's upcoming albums. Hours before his gallery showcase, Mannion talks about his storied career, finances, magazine shoots, Eminem, Afeni Shakur, 50 Cent, licensing, and more!

 

[mortuus est]

I saw mannion the other day but didnt feel like going up to him with so many people around em so i fell back, one of the best photographers in the game

 

[chosenaledge13]

Was a huge influence on my work when I first started as a Photographer/Director. Still underrated for his music video and commercial work over the years...

 

[TheRtist]

Was a huge influence on my work when I first started as a Photographer/Director. Still underrated for his music video and commercial work over the years...

what videos he did?

 

[DarkmanX]

Being that its basically to help promote that little pop up shop for Jay-Z and then John being on RapRadar imma skip on this. He usually always tells stories about various artists hes worked with but like i said, RapRadar + anniversity = full blown dikkriding Jay-Z talk, as if we dont get that enough from people in the media within hip-hop as is.

 

[chosenaledge13]

what videos he did?

 

[Deltron]

I hope it won't be RD/Hov for the majority of the talk...already heard the Sway Interview where he talked RD/Hov.

Being that its basically to help promote that little pop up shop for Jay-Z and then John being on RapRadar imma skip on this. He usually always tells stories about various artists hes worked with but like i said, RapRadar + anniversity = full blown dikkriding Jay-Z talk, as if we dont get that enough from people in the media within hip-hop as is.

Haha, about 20 minutes in and Elliot already in full riding mode

 

[Deltron]

the jay riding is only the first 30 or so minutes...then he goes into other shyt. The Em portion is pretty interesting.