M.J. - Golden Hour (2025)

The cover art for MJ's project, "Golden Hour," created by the talented @thegoldensnake1, serves as a radiant gateway into the album's world. It’s a piece that visually harmonizes the album's introspective currents, perhaps felt in tracks like "Tanière," with the bright aspiration found in MJ's own favorite, "Golden Boy." The artwork pulses with a warmth that feels both atmospheric and deeply rooted.

Rendered in expressive strokes, it depicts a landscape bathed in the golden light of its namesake hour. This glow signifies revelation and nostalgia, key themes for MJ. Crucially, the palette echoes the rich earth tones of Gabon, MJ's birthplace, grounding the scene in ancestral memory and geographic identity. The winding path depicted becomes a potent symbol for the Franco-Gabonese artist's journey across continents and through the diverse musical sounds shaping his unique style.

This painted "Golden Hour" offers a space for self-reflection. It visually translates the album’s warmth and the hopeful clarity found in embracing one's identity. More than illustration, @thegoldensnake1’s work is a soulful map, charting MJ's inner and outer landscapes under the affirming light of heritage.