VIBE Magazine Front Cover Analysis

VIBE Magazine Analysis

vibe magazine is a perfect example of the type of magazine i want to achieve in this task. the front cover of this issue i though was really inventive by putting to different covers against themselves in the same week. this shows friendly competition between the popularity of the artists and will engage the reader to pick and choose, urging them to buy the magazine rather than simply looking and leaving. the rem vibe shows the hip hop element without being too obvious of genre. the big block letters show the  gangster image by being harsh and in your face. the title often contrasts with the  background to bring  a standout effect

 the covers show  two different artists that are put against each other so that the magazine can attract two groups of fans. this way they also create interest among hip hop lovers to evaluate their careers and gain interest in the included interview.

The Title:

the title are placed at the top and cover the full width of the page. the font is a very big, bold and in alternate bright colours; black and yellow. this house style continues throughout the magazine which creates a sense of familiarity and the use of being alternative. vibe magazine has a reputation for using the colour black as the prime house colour and is always used for either the title or the background. the big and bold nature shows it to be vibrant and very in your face, which always grabs attention. the colour alternate between the two magazines to show that it is the same issue but highlighting the different protagonists. the sans serif font shows a sense of  informality but the title  has a serious element by showing a  milltary edge.



 the cover:
 the strapline:
in the both issues the strap line is slightly bigger than the title but not as bold, this allows it to gain attention from the shelves. in the drake issue they have used his t shirt to imprint the masthead. this is a creative way of using the black for effect and bring other things but the clothing to attention it says unstoppable. this shows the artists nature into his music and hes determination that may be revealed in his exclusive interview.
In the Chris brown issue they have  also used his clothing to promote the masthead which highlighted both the words and the clothing that he is wearing. the magazine shows an amazing way to bring simplicity to be effective. the masthead says R U Still Down? the rhetorical question is a clever way in bringing interest to the viewer and they think about what he may mean, urging them to buy the magazine. it may also show his nature by bring important information in his interview across and he may be referring to fans loyalty.

there are no other pictures on the page, this may suggest that they want the reader to focus on the protagnist and not to be distrarcted by possible sdverts or features which have nothing to do with music. the overall picture shows that the the magazine is very serous and might not be directed towards a younger generation but a serious music lover whow wants just the interview which is by their favourite artists.