2. Contents Page
Main heading denoting that it is the
contents page. The verbal code “The A-
Side” connotes to the readership the type
of magazine and the sort of contents within
it e.g. hip hop and the background
surrounding around them.
Issue date and details allowing the
reader to be aware when this was
released and how ‘recent’ (Galtung &
Ruge) the news inside the magazine is.
Main image of the artists which is
wrapped by a quote by one of them. They
are both showing laid back facial
expressions and trying to show off their
Jewellery of which stereotypical of the
hip hop genre.
Page number showing
what is located where and
where to find the
information you need
easier
Subline showing the contents
of the page – This is a 4-5 line
summary of the story and
collects the information for the
reader and simplifies it helping
the reader to understand if this
appeals to them.
Inthisissueof XXL, andmost others,
the contentspageis splitupinto
multiplepages,with the Editorialona
separatepage.
Credit
Giving credits for the image
used on this page of XXL,
stating it was a specific shot
for this issue.
Subheading- These
subheadings are shown in
bold to stand out from the
subheadings. The
consistency XXL are using I
feel I could replicate this
within my magazine.
Issue details- At the very
bottom of the page the issue
number and details are shown
vaguely in a small sized font.
3. Editorial
Editorial Picture- In this issue there is no
Editorial picture; instead there is a picture
of Lil Wayne of which could create star
appeal (Richard Dyer). I believe that for my
magazine release I would not take this risk
as it will be my first issue therefore it would
be strange without an introduction.
Editors signature- This allows the
audience to be aware that the editor is
involved in the magazine is aware of the
audiences perspective.
Editors Details: The editor writes
after their signature their full name
to make it clear to the reader their
name, along with their rank in the
magazine. ‘Editor-In-Chief’ along
with a twitter link to their page in
order to give feedback and (in the
process) help establish a ‘personal
relationship’ (Katz) between the
institution and reader in order to
attribute to the quality of the
magazine
Editorial- The editorial mentions
about how many times Lil Wayne
has been on the front cover of XXL
magazine (Katz) and how as a fan
the editor has always desired to
listen to his new album.
4. Double Page Spread
Main photo: This is a single subject
shot medium close up which captures
the hip hop model in his trendy
clothing representing his music
community. The only text that wraps
this is the issue detail which covers
the top left of the photo not covering
up any of the main features of the
artist.
Issue details: about
upcoming albums
Stand first: is a caption
that is printed in larger,
bolder font than the
regular font.
This can be seen as
important because
important information is
able to be seen clearly by
the reader and makes
them more aware of the
more important
information.
History
information: and
can show the
background of
the artist and
can help develop
the readers
general
understanding
Synergy:
with social
media or
other
websites
that link to
the artists
music or
social
network.
Drop Capital: The drop capital is used to
capture the readers attention and draw
them towards the article.
Mode of Address: The tone that is used is informal and friendly tone,
as if they are conversing with you in a street talk and can help the
target audience feel at home when reading this as it is everyday
language they would use anyway. An example of this slang use would
be ‘What happens in Vegas- except for the hangover’ using comical
humour to connect the magazine with the readers.
5. Conclusion
• From the magazines I analysed I would take from them different features to use
towards my final hip hop magazine page. From the contents page I would use the
font from the stand first because it is clear and stands out from the usual font but
is similarly professional and punctual.
• The A-Side used great chronological page numbers which helped the organisation
of the page and made it clear to the readers where different pages are located
along with the bold headings which were clear and concise.
• The dual main Image has inspired me to use a double picture to capture the hip
hop community and the contrast between the two different types, the back to
back shot also captures the style very clearly as well.
