Front Cover analysis

The genre of this magazine is R and B, the fact that he has no jewelery does not reflect with the theme of the magazine. However his facial features make him look angry or tuff which could suggest that his music is also strong and may have an angry tone to it. The words ‘the power of 50’ represents 50 cents (main image) status and shows that he was one of the main rappers at that time, it also connotes that he has the power of 50 inside him. 50 cents name is not put on the front cover of the magazine; this implies that he is known by lots of people. The image of 50 cent is a close up which is done to show that he is the main person in the magazine, also there is back lighting which makes the image stand out, and in addition it puts him in the centre of the magazine. The colours used (black, white and red) add a more serious approach to the magazine, the fact that the title is done in white on a red background makes it stand out more, also the red banner behind the title distinguishes that it is the main title. The fact that there is not much writing on the front cover of the magazine implies that 50 cent is the main person, by  doing this it makes him the centre of attention as the readers eyes will be on him instead of reading the sub-headings. On the side there are other people’s names which tell the readers that they are also inside the magazine however they are written in small font which advocates that they are not as important as 50 cent.

content page analysis

This content page is from the magazine vibe. The words ‘content’ is split up; this is their unique stamp that shows the readers which magazine they are reading. The front cover of the magazine is also put on the content page. The colour grey is done throughout the whole of the content page. Even though this makes it look dull it adds a serious mood to the magazine which could mean that their chosen target audience for this magazine is an older more classy audience of around 25-30s. The fonts of the sub headings are done in a classical way which could indicate that the magazine is for a more sophisticated audience. The makers of the magazine have chosen Mavado to be on the content page as he’s image is the biggest one connotes that he is important in the magazine and suggests that he will be featured in the magazine. As Mavado is a gangster in the music industry he relates to the genera of the magazine. To show that he recounts to the gangster theme he is wearing chain, bracelet, watch and a Gucci belt, also his head is slightly tilted shows that he is in control and the fact that he is looking straight at the camera shows that he has power but in a tranquil way.

rejected pictures

I decided not to use this picture because I believed that the girl in the photo looks too sweet for my type of magazine, as my magazine is grime she does not fit in to the genera of my magazine

 Even though I use him for my final magazine, I believed that the shirt he was wearing did not fit into my pacific genera. Also the wall looks slanted which I didn’t not want and half of his one hand is missing.   

My Plan Sketches of my front cover and context page

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Abha I am happy to see that you are almost up to date with the research and planning tasks. You should now maintain a running commentary of your production work in progress to include screen shots and your original photos (including rejected ones). You must also get up up speed with the front page.

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music magazine front cover analysis

 

The genre of this magazine is R and B, this is reflected in the way the masthead is written, the name of the magazine is written in diamonds this also reflects the bling worn by the artists on the front cover. The fact that both artists are wearing lots of chains shows off their wealth in an obvious way, this contrast with the background which is a rundown house which imitates the ghetto areas and gang culture and it relates with the R and B and rap style of the magazine. Also the fact that Lil Wayne is wearing a 'young money' necklace simbolises his record lable.

 Both artists are also topless, this makes them look big and shows off their muscles, the tattoos on them shows off their masculinity, because they have so much on them it makes them look more like a man, this is because when getting tattoos you get it done with a needle which would hurt, this reveals that they went through a lot of pain to get the tattoos.  The fact that they are wearing hats could connote that they are promoting the hats so that their fans would also buy the hats, also the fact that they both have their trousers low shows the conventional side of the R and B genre, including the head tilt by both artists represents their superiority.  The fact that baby has his hands over Lil Wayne suggests that he is looking after him or protecting him as a brother. It also correspondences with his name ‘Lil’.

The whole magazine is in black, white and red. The colour flows throughout the front cover of the magazine, the colours relate to the theme of R and B. The puff on the top of the magazine uses alliteration; this makes the puff catchy and easier to learn. It also echoes the artist as being the best and dominant among the R and B industry it adds to the status of the magazine. there is also another puff "10th Anniversary our best issue ever" boasts the magazines greatness.

overall this music magazine appeals to a wide audience because of its main image. it confirms to the sterotype of the Hip Hop genera which is power and wealth and so it reaches out to Hip Hop audience.