-This genre of this music magazine is R & B and the sophistication of this genre is effectively depicted through the artists smart clothing. The fact that he is wearing a suit indicates a sense of dominance,power, class, and superiority.
- Wealth is also subtlely illustrated through prop use. He is wearing a diamond ring in which he is touching, automatically bringing it into focus.
-In addition, the brooch attached to his clothing illuminates a sense of femininity, ultimately contrasting his rigid , masculine posture.
-The slit in the masthead directly reflects the idea of a 'blender', alternatively it could also represent the hip-hop/R&B culture as boys sometimes adopt the style of a slit on their eyebrows.
-The red lettering crafts a rich contrast from the simplicity of the rest of the cover, in effect, making it stand out significantly more.
-The important features such as the artists name has intentionally been enlarged in order for it to instantly draw attention to the artist in which will be the main focus of the article.
- The main cover line says 'The fly life of an american gangster'- however the idea of a stereotypical 'gangster' is subverted, as he is not wearing the typical baggy clothes and excessive bling, he is almost communicating an opposing approach to the ganster culture.
-Thiis magazine cover also includes additonal coverlines displayed to draw readers into their articles and features.
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