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This document analyzes the front covers of several music magazines. It discusses aspects like color schemes, images of artists, mastheads, text formatting and placement, and how these design elements appeal to target audiences and emphasize important information. Across the magazine covers there are consistent uses of black, white and red colors. Main images usually feature well-known rappers dressed in styles that represent the genre. Text is designed to stand out against images and attract readers' attention to key stories.

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Music magazine analysis
Front covers Constant black and yellow colour scheme. The masthead labelled ‘Hip Hop’ clearly states the genre of music that the magazine is talking about and the audience straight away knows they type of magazine it is. The main image is of Jay-Z who is wearing a black hat which contrasts with the theme of the black background. The names of the rappers emphasise the target audience. The main image is also a medium close up with no other images showing that the focus of the magazine is completely on Jay-Z. The masthead is placed behind the main image showing that the magazine is established as everybody knows what the magazine is called and therefore it doesn’t matter if it is covered The cover lines overlap the main image which suggests that the magazine wants the text to stand out. The fact that all the text is in capitals also emphasises it’s importance.
The colour of the masthead fades from black to red which is a consistent theme throughout the magazine. The fact that the title of the magazine ‘Vibe’ is slightly covered shows that the magazine is rather established as they can afford to cover the name and know that people will still buy the magazine. The magazine shows how Eminem is from a rough background by the blank expression on his face, tattoos and his arms crossed as it fits In with the rap and Rnb theme. They have made the main image of Eminem cover almost the whole front cover to show his importance. The magazine has included a link to there website which also shows that the magazine is very established. The main story is a quote from Eminem saying ‘I literally almost died’. This story grabs the readers attention and makes them want to buy the magazine. The splash heading is in bold red text to make it stand out from all the other text to show that Eminem is the most important figure. The background colour is very simple and plain which allows the bright red and jet black to stand out. All of the text in the magazine has been placed around the main image to again show how Eminem is the most important figure
The fact that the masthead is on top of the main image and in bold text may suggest that the magazine is not very popular and so the title needs to stick in the readers mind The way the main image of the artist A$AP Rocky is portrayed showing his wealth through his jewellery and his gold teeth Unlike the other front covers I have analysed this one does not include cover stories suggesting that the main focus of the magazine is on A$AP Rocky. The colour scheme of the font is constantly white so that it stands out from the background and main image Again the theme of wealth that is shown through the Jewellery and gold teeth also fits in with the genre of the magazine and highlights the target audience. The typography is very simple yet sophisticated which gives it a sense of professionalism The main image is of a well-knows American artist which will gain the attention of the audience and make them want to read the magazine
The style of clothing that 50 Cent is wearing and the tattoos on his arms represents the rap genre The black and white background and text theme is very useful to the audience as it makes the text very easy to read and also allows the main image of 50 Cent to stand out. The typography is also very simple and easy going allowing the audience to easily rad the contents Using 50 Cent, a very well know rapper, as the main image means that the magazine will most likely sell just because of the revenue that he creates. 50 Cent is also wearing his own branded jeans to represent the fact that he is independent and also very popular. The black, white and red colour scheme is usually associated with males showing who the intended audience of the magazine is The subheadings like the majority of contents pages are in black, bold text so they stand out and allow the reader to locate information easily
The main image shows tattoos and flashy jewellery which emphasises the focus of the rap genre and the audience instantly knows the type of magazine that they are buying The background colour is a wine red to red gradient. This allows the main image of the artist to stand out even more and shows that the core focus of the magazine is on. Vibe magazine logo at the top right also includes the date that the magazine was issued. The use of the white text for the masthead allows it to stand out and also allows the title of the magazine to contrast with the wine red background. The typography of the subheadings is bold and white allowing the audience to find what they are looking for very easily.
The mast head of the magazine ‘contents’ is presented in a very original form. The word is split into three parts which is a distinctive feature of the magazine. It is also an original title emphasising how it’s unique. The column down the side of the contents is in a simple black font allowing easy reading for the audience. The style and size of the text varies throughout to signify important features The overall colour scheme is very dull and bland as it is mostly different scales of grey. Although there is a bright red heart on Kanye West’s blazer that stands out. A hand is shown grabbing the heart, presumably a women, which portrays Kanye West as an attractive man. Another major convention of the magazine is fashion. The main image is of Kanye West dressed very smartly in a smart shirt and blazer which signifies his wealth. The theme of fashion is further emphasised through the bold ‘Fashion’ heading at the bottom right The typography and main image are very sophisticated which strays away from the norm of the rap genre, suggesting that there's more to rap music than just tattoos and slang.
The main image is of Rick Ross, a popular artist, which will appeal to a wide audience. The main image of Rick Ross shows him wearing a very expensive and smart suit holding a gold bottle in his hand. This signifies his wealth and also gives him a strong sense of class The title of the double page spread is ‘Man Made’, A very popular saying and also shows that the target audience is intended at males. The way they have presented the title is also very unique. The colour scheme of the magazine is very bland as it is mostly black and white apart from the gold bottle in his hand which expresses a common theme of rap music which is alcohol. The fact that you can see the tattoos on his hands show that they're trying to stick with the theme of rap music. The fact that Rick ross’ name is in bold and just underneath the masthead signifies its importance and shows that the magazine is focusing on him
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  • 2. Front covers Constant black and yellow colour scheme. The masthead labelled ‘Hip Hop’ clearly states the genre of music that the magazine is talking about and the audience straight away knows they type of magazine it is. The main image is of Jay-Z who is wearing a black hat which contrasts with the theme of the black background. The names of the rappers emphasise the target audience. The main image is also a medium close up with no other images showing that the focus of the magazine is completely on Jay-Z. The masthead is placed behind the main image showing that the magazine is established as everybody knows what the magazine is called and therefore it doesn’t matter if it is covered The cover lines overlap the main image which suggests that the magazine wants the text to stand out. The fact that all the text is in capitals also emphasises it’s importance.
  • 3. The colour of the masthead fades from black to red which is a consistent theme throughout the magazine. The fact that the title of the magazine ‘Vibe’ is slightly covered shows that the magazine is rather established as they can afford to cover the name and know that people will still buy the magazine. The magazine shows how Eminem is from a rough background by the blank expression on his face, tattoos and his arms crossed as it fits In with the rap and Rnb theme. They have made the main image of Eminem cover almost the whole front cover to show his importance. The magazine has included a link to there website which also shows that the magazine is very established. The main story is a quote from Eminem saying ‘I literally almost died’. This story grabs the readers attention and makes them want to buy the magazine. The splash heading is in bold red text to make it stand out from all the other text to show that Eminem is the most important figure. The background colour is very simple and plain which allows the bright red and jet black to stand out. All of the text in the magazine has been placed around the main image to again show how Eminem is the most important figure
  • 4. The fact that the masthead is on top of the main image and in bold text may suggest that the magazine is not very popular and so the title needs to stick in the readers mind The way the main image of the artist A$AP Rocky is portrayed showing his wealth through his jewellery and his gold teeth Unlike the other front covers I have analysed this one does not include cover stories suggesting that the main focus of the magazine is on A$AP Rocky. The colour scheme of the font is constantly white so that it stands out from the background and main image Again the theme of wealth that is shown through the Jewellery and gold teeth also fits in with the genre of the magazine and highlights the target audience. The typography is very simple yet sophisticated which gives it a sense of professionalism The main image is of a well-knows American artist which will gain the attention of the audience and make them want to read the magazine
  • 5. The style of clothing that 50 Cent is wearing and the tattoos on his arms represents the rap genre The black and white background and text theme is very useful to the audience as it makes the text very easy to read and also allows the main image of 50 Cent to stand out. The typography is also very simple and easy going allowing the audience to easily rad the contents Using 50 Cent, a very well know rapper, as the main image means that the magazine will most likely sell just because of the revenue that he creates. 50 Cent is also wearing his own branded jeans to represent the fact that he is independent and also very popular. The black, white and red colour scheme is usually associated with males showing who the intended audience of the magazine is The subheadings like the majority of contents pages are in black, bold text so they stand out and allow the reader to locate information easily
  • 6. The main image shows tattoos and flashy jewellery which emphasises the focus of the rap genre and the audience instantly knows the type of magazine that they are buying The background colour is a wine red to red gradient. This allows the main image of the artist to stand out even more and shows that the core focus of the magazine is on. Vibe magazine logo at the top right also includes the date that the magazine was issued. The use of the white text for the masthead allows it to stand out and also allows the title of the magazine to contrast with the wine red background. The typography of the subheadings is bold and white allowing the audience to find what they are looking for very easily.
  • 7. The mast head of the magazine ‘contents’ is presented in a very original form. The word is split into three parts which is a distinctive feature of the magazine. It is also an original title emphasising how it’s unique. The column down the side of the contents is in a simple black font allowing easy reading for the audience. The style and size of the text varies throughout to signify important features The overall colour scheme is very dull and bland as it is mostly different scales of grey. Although there is a bright red heart on Kanye West’s blazer that stands out. A hand is shown grabbing the heart, presumably a women, which portrays Kanye West as an attractive man. Another major convention of the magazine is fashion. The main image is of Kanye West dressed very smartly in a smart shirt and blazer which signifies his wealth. The theme of fashion is further emphasised through the bold ‘Fashion’ heading at the bottom right The typography and main image are very sophisticated which strays away from the norm of the rap genre, suggesting that there's more to rap music than just tattoos and slang.
  • 8. The main image is of Rick Ross, a popular artist, which will appeal to a wide audience. The main image of Rick Ross shows him wearing a very expensive and smart suit holding a gold bottle in his hand. This signifies his wealth and also gives him a strong sense of class The title of the double page spread is ‘Man Made’, A very popular saying and also shows that the target audience is intended at males. The way they have presented the title is also very unique. The colour scheme of the magazine is very bland as it is mostly black and white apart from the gold bottle in his hand which expresses a common theme of rap music which is alcohol. The fact that you can see the tattoos on his hands show that they're trying to stick with the theme of rap music. The fact that Rick ross’ name is in bold and just underneath the masthead signifies its importance and shows that the magazine is focusing on him