This document provides an analysis of the design elements and layout of a music magazine centered around hip hop. It notes that the magazine uses a variety of fonts to seem well-presented and stand out. Images and text related to the main artist, Kanye West, are used prominently to draw attention, such as his picture in designer clothing on the cover. Black and white colors give the magazine a classy, pure look. Page numbers and artist names are in bold for easy reading. The clothing and poses of artists portrayed convey aspects of the gangster stereotype associated with hip hop music.

1. Font fluctuates on
different parts of
this part. Formal,
classic and unique
font.
For a magazine
that is centered
around music
there is also a bit
of focus on
fashion. In the
picture(of
Kanye) he is
wearing (what
seems to be) a
designer jacket.
Kanye is the main
attraction of this
issue of Vibe. The
bland background
makes him stand
out even more
because the reader
have nothing else
interesting to look
at.
Very unique style of writing for the title putting the
letters on different lines this will make the
magazine stand out as different.
There is a clear theme of black and white,
which gives it a classy and pure look. The
only colour used is the heart on his jacket.
This connotes strength and vibrancy.
The page
numbers are in
bold so that the
readers can see
them clearly.
The use of the V
in the
background
signifies the
Vibe brand.
The variety of
font make the
magazine
seem well
presented.

2. The mentions of the
main artists are in
bold so that the
readers can see it
and point it out
straight away.
The main artist is
wearing a bandana
around his neck
that represents
the gangster
stereotype that
comes with hip
hop music. It
perceives him as a
thug.
Page numbers
are in bold so
that the readers
can read it easily
His clothing
represents his
careless attitude.
This is also shown
by his body
language. Not
serious.
Notable quote from the artist on
the contents page in bold. So that
the audience read this first
His fists are
clenched that shows
his strength and
force
The colours used(black, red and white)
are all colours that are normally
associated with hip hop magazines
The hoodie and leather
jacket are a cool
gangster type clothing.
His body language(head
looking up and under a
hood) links to his fame. He
is so famous(and wealthy)
that he doesn’t even have
to look at the camera

3. The most notable/important features
of this magazine have there title in
bold and yellow font
The subject has a moody
expression on his face.
His could be to express
his hip hop/thug style.
The low key of tone showing he
is a shady/dark sided character.
The names of well
known artists are in
bold so that the readers
don’t miss them.
The curtains in the
background represent
his showmanship. Also
it references a well
known album of
Eminem “curtain call”.
He is wearing a black
suit. Black is
associated with
power, elegance,
formality, death, evil,
and mystery. Power is
definitely a word that
is synonymous with
the artist Eminem
so that they stand
out and are the first
ones the audience
sees/reads.