Big Sean
CREATIVE DIRECTION, ART DIRECTION & FILM DIRECTION ©2014-2016
Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise" saw very distinct creative & art direction led by Mike Carson & Virgil Abloh, featuring desaturated contrasty imagery with a thru-line of precipitation seen in promotional materials. Mike oversaw all visual aspects of the album, including it's rollout, performances, and music videos. The album debuted at #1, is RIAA certified double platinum, has sold over 13million singles, and has amassed over 830 million music video views.
Credits
Creative Director: Mike Carson
DONDA Creative Directors: Virgil Abloh & Kanye West
Album Shoot Photographer: Fabien Montique
Packaging Graphic Design: Joe Perez
Video Directors: Mike Carson, Lawrence Lamont, Darren Craig, Andy Hines & Dylan Knight
IDFWU/Paradise Art & Addtl. Photography: B-Wade
Album Shoot Stylist: Chris Benns
BTS Photo Cred: Zeno Jones, B-Wade & CM Visuals
Mike Carson ©2020
Multidisciplinary Creative