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Diddy Picks Random Blogger's Photo for 'Last Train' Cover

Posted Jun 2nd 2010 4:45PM by Steven J. Horowitz
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Fans may have been surprised when Diddy debuted the album art for his group Diddy-Dirty Money's upcoming album 'Last Train to Paris,' but there's a story behind the artistic snapshot. Australian photographer Jarrod 'Jrod' Kimber, who took the snapshot while at Paris' Centre Georges Pompidou during a 2008 vacation, recently took to his blog to explain how Interscope Records contacted him to acquire the photo for the album after discovering it on his site.

"Interscope emailed me repeatedly, and then called me, they wanted one of my photos for the album cover," he wrote. "Who was I to argue? Especially as they were going to pay me. So I gave them my picture, and then I had to wait for the album to get made. For some reason I never asked where on the cover the photo would go. I assumed the back cover with some writing over the top, I like my photo and all, but I never really saw it as front of an album cover material. Apparently I was wrong."

Kimber explained that he wasn't a professional and took the picture on a small camera, describing the situation as 'the most random thing to ever happen to me.' He also addressed the backlash the cover has received from fans, writing, "I can see why some of his fans might see it as whack. It isn't really a cover aimed at the majority of people who buy Diddy records."

The album, which has faced numerous delays, is Diddy's fifth studio release, the first co-starring ex-Danity Kane member Dawn Richard and Kalenna. Boasting an electronic dance sound, the album has already spawned the hit single 'Hello Good Morning' featuring T.I. and 'Angels'. 'Last Train to Paris' will hit stores June 29.

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June 14 2010 at 11:40 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Justin

I like it, something different for once, the artist doesn't have to be on the cover all the time. We see enough of his face all over NYC with the get him to the greek ads so you'll know who he is

June 03 2010 at 11:57 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

bemster

Interesting story! I wonder what it feels like to be that kid right now! And yea, I see that he is in 'Get Him to The Greek' ALLLL over the place. Seems like it's going to be a dope movie!

June 02 2010 at 10:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

defense4914

It's a different vibe, came from a random aussie's photo collection. Supposed to be about the music so I'm not hating. His creativity is still there, and he's doin movies now so at 40 he is still young

June 02 2010 at 5:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply