TBH I aint really feeling this cover but to say that the dude is trying too hard is just lazy. He's worked with a certain artist and he came up with this cover, I don't think this cover is meant for the niche on this forum and here's why;
Like it or not it'll be hailed as some sort of masterpiece by every one on the Internet that isn't on this site and the music will appeal to the masses. Hear me when I say the artistic direction on this album WILL be mixed. Just look at the roster that we're dealing with here. You honestly think cats like Mos Def, Common and Q-Tip are gonna be on anything that sounds like Mercy?
It'll have ignorant rap, to hardcore rap, to soulful shyt and beyond.
I think Kanyes marketing is always genius, he always tries hard to appeal to the masses. WTT was a taste of things to come I think it was the prototype to this album personally. Expect the tour to be just as lavish, just as epic and just as $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.