Those of us who still buy physical copies of albums look forward to flipping through the booklet containing lyrics and artwork. Artists like Jay-Z (see: Magna Carta Holy Grail) who go the extra mile in crafting provocative images further enhance that experience. Whether the visuals actually align with the music is a different story. But hey, the effort is appreciated. Click through for 10 high-art hip-hop album covers. —Alley Olivier