Mass Appeal has used Google Maps to find the exact locations of where some of Hip Hop’s most iconic album covers were shot.

After taking inspiration from The Guardian, who did a similar piece earlier this month, Mass Appeal sourced some of Hip Hop’s most famed album covers and subsequently substituted the natural landscape where they were shot with the respective cover art.

Nas’ debut studio album Illmatic was the first LP included on the list.

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“In honor of the 21st anniversary of this hip hop classic, which took place on April 19, we will start with Illmatic,” the Mass Appeal article says. “The cover was shot at the intersection of 10th St and 41st Ave in Queensbridge, one of the largest projectsin America.”

The publication also found the location of Warren G’s debut album, Regulate… G Funk Era.

“Taken on the corner of E 21st Street and Lewis Ave in Long Beach, CA, Warren G chose to feature his old neighborhood on his debut album cover.”

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Big L’s Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous, released in 1995, was also included.

“For the cover, Big L shot in front of The United Fried Chicken spot on the corner of 139th and Lenox, also known as Malcolm X Blvd. His debut album titled was inspired by the 1985-94 television series, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.”

In addition, the original location of Ice Cube’s AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted album cover was discovered.

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“Cube uses the streetscape of L.A.’s historic Theatre District for his first album following his split from N.W.A.”

To view the full list, please visit Mass Appeal.

The publication’s picture collection can be viewed below:

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Nas "Illmatic" Google Maps

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Warren G "Regulate...G Funk Era" Google Maps

Big L "Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous" Google Maps
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Ice Cube "AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted " Google Maps