3. The title is bold and yellow contrasting with the black in the
background which connotes that Chris brown is hiding something
and shows that he has contrasting personalities. Also the quote are
u still down is trying to send a message that this is the main part of
the magazine being the cover line it also is the second wording you
see after the title. Chris browns body language also reflects the
message as his hands are pointing. With the dark background is also
Chris browns costume which is also black with a black snood. Black
represents Elegance, power strength, illegality, depression and
death and from this magazine Chris is representing all those
meanings. While the yellow is a complete contrast representing
attention grapping, comfort, liveliness, hunger etc. Also on the sides
of the magazine the magazine reads “suicidal thoughts” which
relates to the meaning of black the representation of Chris brown.
4.
5. The Magazine font is red; however Chris brown is shown in black and
dark grey connoting sophistication, power and illegality. Also is holding
his suit meaning he is hiding something. From his NVC (non verbal
communication) he is standing on the side this is also a challenge to
the codes and conventions as he is on the opposite side to how usually
a magazine is done where the person in the image is on the right but
here in this magazine he is on the left and the text is on the right
instead to show that Chris is unique compared to other artists and can
relate to the first image as well and how he also stands out with a
message and that means both mgazines stay true to the image of
Chris Brown.
6.
7. The magazine features a lot of blue which represents peace,
professionalism, royalty, liability. The connotation is the pun which is
“is that Chris brown” meaning he is something he is not connoting
that he does not represent the colour blue and represents someone
else entirely. The magazine masthead is not the main part of the
magazine but is rather Chris brown who is centre stage of the
magazine and the selling point rather than the brand name. Also
Chris brown is not facing the camera meaning he is unsure of
himself. Also Chris browns suit is blue relates to the colour blue of the
magazine. He also looks serious in his pose connoting he is thinking
about something.
