The document analyzes the textual elements and symbolism within three magazine covers featuring Chris Brown. In the first cover, Brown's contrasting black and yellow costume represents different meanings, while the text "are u still down" grabs attention as the cover line. The second cover shows Brown in black and grey on the left side, challenging conventions to portray him as unique. The third cover uses blue to represent qualities like peace, though the question "is that Chris Brown?" suggests he does not represent this and is different than he seems. Across the covers, Brown is positioned as the central focus instead of the magazine titles.

1. Textual analysis

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.

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 magazines stay true to the image of
Chris Brown. This magazine is black and white compared to the other
two where they are coloured which can show he a contrasting
character and can portrayed as good and bad. Similar to the first
image Chris browns head is on the masthead which portray Chris as
the centre of attention rather than the title of the magazine which
shows he is portrayed as famous and the centre of attention.

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. This magazine
portrays Chris brown differently here as the other two magazines are
based on music and his latest album but here it is as if the magazine is
not about Chris brown’s music such as it says “I’m still a virgin” while the
other two cover lines are “exclusive interview” and exclusive, new
album fame”.