Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Analysing a magazine (2)

The genre for this magazine is 'Hip Hop', this is portrayed on the cover as there is an image of a famous american rapper known as 'The Game'. This cover uses mainly three colors , white, black and red. This is a positive aspect as it is clear and visible, easy to read for the reader. The main image represents Hip Hop and the style of the artist, and how he is dressed impacts the cover. For example the  baseball cap is worn back to front this represents the technique in which he dresses, which has more of a 'gangster', and 'bad boy' look. His facial expressions look very serious and angry this also adds to the aggressive 'gangster' look.

The whole concept and idea of the character with his hands tied up, gives it a more Hip Hop industry look. This image is created to portray the artist and his individual appeareance within the fans. Also the text on both sides the left and right is consistent, the titles is in bold with other information in smaller font underneath this is the style used to point out the main information this magazine will contain. The title XXL to the magazine represents how whatever this magazine will contain, will be huge and recognised. The masthead "THE GAME" conveys to the reader the importance and fame of the rapper who is a growing talent. The sub-heading beneath the main masthead "TROUBLESOME" is written in red with a black background, this is a good technique as it is visible. The artist on the cover is emphasisng a "gangster" look as he's facial expressions suggest aggression and anger alongside his hand's tied up.

The main issue the magazine will contain is represented on the cover, as it is the main, big news in the XXL magazine. The remaining content of the magazine is emphasised on both the left and right sides of the image, which is slightly blurred as, the main aim is about "The Game". This cover attracts the reader as "The Game" is a famous rapper, who is creating great records. This cover would make the reader want to read on to know what is happening within the Hip Hop industry, especially the Hip Hop fans who will be awaiting more new outstanding tracks. Mainly the target audience for this magazine would teenagers or early 20s as Hip Hop is usually "new trend" and liked a lot at the young age. However this does not mean entirely there would only be teenagers buying such magazines, as older people may also have interest in such a genre.

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