Slick Rick, the iconic rapper known for his timeless hits, is making waves in the music scene once again after an extended hiatus of over 24 years. The excitement surrounding his impending album release has been further stoked by none other than Jonathan Mannion, a highly regarded Hip Hop photographer with an illustrious career of shooting over 300 iconic album covers.
On September 7th, Jonathan Mannion shared his exhilarating encounter with the legendary rapper on Instagram, shedding light on the forthcoming musical masterpiece.
In his Instagram post, Mannion eloquently expressed, “REASONING. This man has lived a helluva life to reach this current calm.” He continued, “Blessed to have received the call that the new album was on the way… a fresh new approach to tunes, now with newly created legendary photos to match. We collaborate well.”
Mannion also reminisced about the first time he photographed the incomparable @therulernyc back in 1998, mentioning how he brought champagne to celebrate the occasion, with @moetchandon flowing generously.
He humorously added, “I was also ‘knighted’ again… a renewal of vows, of sorts… with nearly every piece of his legendary gold, platinum, diamond encrusted heavy metal available weighing down my neck. Beyond honored!”
This exciting news has sent shockwaves through the Hip Hop community, as fans eagerly await the triumphant return of Slick Rick and the promise of a groundbreaking album that will undoubtedly solidify his status as an enduring legend in the world of music.
