Front Cover Analysis - XXL

• This magazine is evidently one of a rap genre following the various elements which craft the front cover; these are outlined below.
• Both artists are wearing excessive excessive amounts of jewellery, which instantly projects their exceptional levels of wealth.
• The background depicts their humble origins, ultimately alluding to the idea that they had to struggle and work hard to obtain the position in which they have in the music industry.
• The fact that they are topless has intentionally been done in order to appeal to female readers, as well as some male readers; it is therefore homo-erotic.
• The masthead has been crafted with 'diamonds' in order to enhance the bling culture associated with rap music.
• The large mass of tattoos on their bodies immediately depict their masculinity and highlight their toughness due to the pain in which they would have had to endure in the process.
• Furthermore, their overall image is quite aspirational for some as they too would like to imitate their rough, urban style.
• The main cover line is bold and eye-catching despite the simplicity of the lettering, I believe that this has intentionally been done due to the fact that the rest of the magazine cover is so busy that it is significantly more effective with limitive fanciness of the lettering.
• Similiarly, the phrase 'surival of the fittest' indicates to readers what the lead feature article will be based upon, ultimately engaging their interest.
• The additional cover lines provide readers with an insight into what kind of artists this magazine will discuss, in this case 'Eminem, Nelly and Kanye West. In essence, if readers are fans of these artists they would be drawn in and so be more interested to purchase this magazine.
• The colour scheme of 'red' is consistant over this front cover, perhaps suggesting power, dominance or even blood, which would ultimately reinforce the phrase 'survival of the fittest'.
• Moreover, the composition of the copy is fairly straight-forward, with the image of the two artists as the main focus and a limited range of additional sell lines.

Front Cover Analysis - BLENDER

-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.

Front Cover Analysis-Usher

- The tilt of his head instantly generates quite an arrogant and obnoxious sense immediantly initating superiority.

-Usher is wearng limited 'bling' which is ultimately a more subtlle depiction of wealth.
-The grafitti style text is a colloquial term ( swagger)  in which instantly reinforces R & B conventions. Also, it has been coloured in red identifying power and dominance.
-The low angle shot adopted also suggests superiority and power.
-The lead feature article provides readers with a clearer insight as to what the article on usher will predominantly be about.
-The additional cover lines on the front cover display to readers what other articles the magazine will consist of.
-The mast head is blue, in effect connoting the 'rhythm & Blues' theme. Furthermore, a cool and calm sense is depicted perhaps portraying the smoothness of the artist. Additionally, it is also a unisex colour, perhaps showing that the magazine can appeal to the interests of both males and females.
-The fact that Usher is wearing sunglasses initiates an enigmatic sense. Hs hand is clearly the focal point of the magazine cover, smiliarly, the shallow depth of field has been manpulated in order to exemplify the artists hand gesture showing off his wedding finger in which supports the context of the article.
-The main cover line consists of few words in which sum up the main points within the feature aticle, moreover, the key words wich as 'USHER' 'HE'S NO.1' have intentionallly been made larger in order to place emphasis upon it.
-Initially readers are lead to believe that he is swearing, instantly projecting a provocative sense
-The image of the artist is visually appealing to females as is evidently has sex appeal, however, it may also be homo-erotic.
- 'VIBe.com'has been placed at the bottom of the magazine cover in order to encourage readers to access the website and explore all that Vibe has to offer.
-This magazine has clearly adopted an R&B/ Rap genre, however takes a more sophisticated approach to the genre which is reflected through Usher's clothing and accessories such as the watch, ring and sunglasses, which portray sheer wealth in a more glamourous way, ultimately echoing the genre as a whole.
-The image of Usher has been placed in front of the mast head, illuminating his dominace and importance, similiarly, the background is extremely simplistic in order to cast the main focus upon the artist himself.

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