✧ An artwork annotation, also sometimes known as a cover art annotation, is a note that explains the meaning behind an album or song's visual content.
✧ Album pages should always host every individual artwork released for that album.
[How to add an album artwork]
Artwork should be added in the following order:
Note that it's important to ONLY use officially released artwork. Fan art is cool but belongs in the comment section instead.
Additionally, NEVER create a [Tracklist + Album Art] page.
-> What to do with existing [Tracklist + Album Art] pages.
✧ Just as any other annotation in Genius, artwork annotations should follow the existing 10 Annotation Commandments. Besides that, here are a few examples of what one can and should (if possible) include in an artwork tate.
This guide explains everything you need to know about annotating and editing artwork on Genius. Building off the basics of annotating, the guide transitions into advanced practices to master the art of incredible artwork annotations!
Just like any other annotation, feel free to suggest improvements by writing them in a comment under the annotation -> [Click Here to Learn More].
You can also propose fixes or additional information by clicking the “Edit” button at the bottom of the annotation. If you make a great proposed edit, an Editor+ may integrate it! -> [Click Here to Learn More].
Ideally the Parental Advisory (PA) label should not be included in the artwork since the label may obstruct another element of the art. In some cases, such as the album art for DAMN., the label was included in the creation of the artwork and should be untouched.
Deluxe versions, international versions, Japanese versions, Target exclusive versions, etc. should all have their separate album pages, so it’s not necessary to include them in the original album’s artwork page.
These pages will help you find the best quality artwork for you by going into iTunes and getting the image for you!
Genius Graph Tools
iTunes Artwork Finder
If you’re looking for the SoundCloud artwork, make sure to check this guide by @idontreallylikemusiciloveit.
While you can always Google what you’re looking for, a great page to find all the artwork for an album is Coveralia.
Though this page is in Spanish, it’s really simple to use!
Here’s a Tate Talk discussing this same topic!
You can always message @FGV or @Pessoa for help.
Additionally, there’s an Artwork Annotation Quiz for you to take if you’re interested in testing your knowledge!