Angel Orensanz

This Gothic‑spired former synagogue—in 1993 owned by Spanish sculptor‑turned‑art‑space impresario Angel Orensanz—is where a raw legend was born. Photographer Daniel Hastings and the Clan rolled through: only about six members made the Staten Island ferry (Meth, U‑God, Masta Killa missed out), so Hastings had a brainstorm—hoodies, stocking masks, golden Wu logo carved from foam core—transforming the space into an urban monastery of mystery and menace. The result: one of hip-hop’s most enduring front covers, created in a place where art, architecture, and rebellion collide. Listen to the album here: