This is an "NME" music magazine double page spread, the name of the magazine or the logo has not been placed, making it difficult to know which magazine it is. But this also keeps full attention towards the information and images on this page.
As the background is pink, having the logo or the magazine name will distract the very "girly" background therefore it has not been placed on the double page spread.
There has been only one image used of the artist, therefore it is clear that the information put would be about that specific artist only.
The image is very dramatic as it contrasts highly against the soft pastel background, this creates the artist's image to stand out.
Artist's outfit is very bold as the colours are very striking and vibrant, the both colours are opposite of the spectrum; black and white, this creates an even more intense affect. The pattern as well makes it very eye catching as it is a zebra print.
The hairstyle of the artist is also very eye catching due to the intensity of the black as it is pitch black, with the full thick fringe and updo makes a very bold look. This also creates a 60s look as big updo hairstyles and dramatic makeup such as the baby pink lipstick with thick lashes and winged liner was the trend during that time.
Props used are very minimal as it is just a ring and a necklace yet a very abstract look due to the size and uniqueness of the design and creation of the jewellery.
The ring has the word "icon", other meanings for this word are idol, figure or model. This shows a glamorous look and brings out the celebrity's personality as it is a word used for "superstars". Placing her hand next to her face, purposely showing the ring makes the look quite vain-like.
The necklace is very quirky and peculiar as it is not very clear if it is a necklace or a part of the dress's design or some other prop that the artist is holding in her hand. The colours as well of the necklace is very bright and colourful making it stand out from the background which is of the black and white outfit.
The text on the page is spreaded across both the pages, having the biggest font of the artist's name "Nicki Minaj", placed next to her but overlapped a bit by her arm. This shows how she is well known and that she needs full attention, therefore having nothing on top of her image.
Above the artist's name a starting off line "The gospel according to", shows that this section is going to be about this artist's view about a specific thing. This shows how it may be an interview or just a general "talk" of the artist.
The colours of the text are black but the artist's name is in pink, slightly darker shade to the background yet stands out as it is different to the rest of the text. And a few other bits such as the first letter of the main text information is in the same pink and another section, which they wanted the audience's attention to hit.
Some of the text are bold, this shows the different sections such as questions or subheadings, making it easier for the audience to know what this part of the text is going to be about.
The double page spread as a whole is very girly due to the mass of pink used, but works very well with the look as it is about a female and that too a very known artist. But it does not have too much pink, enough to put the audience off due to the outfit and artist's look and pose makes a huge change to the page.
This is a "Kerrang" music magazine double page spread, the name of the magazine has not been placed on the page, but as it looks like a rock theme, making it likely to belong to this brand as this name is very well known as a rock genre magazine.
Only one image has been used and takes the entire one side of the two pages, making the artist receive full attention, as it has a "poster" look due to the size and position of the artist's photo.
The clothing of the artist is simple as it is a t-shirt, with no props used other than the artist having earrings, this works very well as most male rock artists tend to have ear piercings or any facial piercings.
The artist also has a large amount of tattoos, covering both his arms, this again is a major feature of the rock look, therefore they have tried to show as much of this as they could by he artist wearing a short sleeved t-shirt.
Although the outfit of the artist is very basic and that too of plain colours; black and white, the two colours are very strong colours that work very well for any look. Also the broad range of tattoos gives a very dramatic and edgy look.
The pose of the artist is again quite simple due to him just standing there with his hands looking like they are in his pockets because of the slight bend and his arms gradually going inner towards the downside. Therefore this creates a sluggish and laid back effect. This again works really well with the whole look due to artists within this genre have a "chilled" personality.
Above the artist on the left side, there is a black text box which contrasts against the light background, with the word "News" in a red font and is also the biggest font within that box. This makes it seem old and eye- catching due to the bright sudden colour on the bland looking page.
The heading of the page is placed on the right side but overlaps slightly to the left due to the size and position of the heading. As it is placed slightly diagonally, creating an intense and fierce look.
The font is white and dark pink, making it stand out against the black outline/border around the text. The word that is the most audience grabbing is "Absolutely!", this is due to the size and thickness of white against the black.
The heading says "Do I ever have a casual Friday? Absolutely!", this blends in very well with the whole look as the artist is posing in a way that is very casual making it match with what the information is about. And then creates excitement due to the "Absolutely!" being placed big with the explanation mark.
Using the two different coloured fonts shows the importance or what they want the audiences eyes to be caught on. And below this heading there is a small subheading that mentions about the artist and what he will be doing.
This further grows the audience attention as it excites them to carry on reading the rest of the article. The rest of the font is in black with the questions having a white outer box, this is put to show clearly to the audience hat that specific section is about.
The page as a whole has a very simple theme, due to the colour theme of grey, black and white but by having that little bit of red and some pink, creates a more interesting effect. But as it is a rock genre, they tend to use minimal colours but portray it dramatically.
This is a "VIBE" music magazine double page spread, the name of the magazine has not been put but at the top, left corner the word "volume" has been put but positioned in a way that is quite disordered due to the letters being placed abstractly.This is a key feature that most "VIBE" magazines do, especially on the contents page, making it clear to the audience that they carry this on.
The word "Now" next to it is in a bright blue, making it stand out and matches another section of the text that is at the bottom, and is the heading of the page. This shows how these words in a different colour, is what they wanted the audience's eyes to get drawn to.
The text is placed structurally as it is in columns carrying on to the next, but is all the same size and colour, making it look sophisticated. The colour used is grey, making it very close to the colour of the background which is a lighter grey.
This creates an intense look of the images used and the blue font colour used as well due to the blend of the text and background.
Another section of text has been placed at the bottom, beside the artist this is of a quote by the artist shown, therefore placed next to her and also in a different colour and size font to the rest of the text on the page.
The font is bold and stands out due to it being black, whereas the rest of the text looks subtle as it is much smaller because there is so much and is also thin. As there is so much information with no sections highlighted or something different about it, it is likely to lose the audience's attention as it is very long.
There is also some other text as well placed near the artist at the bottom, this is some other information which is in smaller font too but is likely to have more of the attention than the other information, due to the darker colour and also being placed separately.
The images used are not just one but several, but still featuring the same artist as the whole information is about the same person, having a range of images of the same person shows the personality of the artist as quite glamorous and slightly egoistic as it shows how "its all about me" kind of feel.
Other images used are placed in a line, as a stop motion look because the images are structured in an order of positions that alter during each pose. This shows a very fame theme as it shows the various shots that continuously be taken when a celebrity is seen for example a paparazzi or a photo shoot.
The background images are black and white, making the biggest one in the slight center in full colour, this makes it stand out and ives full attention to that specific picture also as she is looking directly towards the audience, creates a further connection.
The outfit is very fashionable and stylish as it is of a mini puffy-like dress and the colour is very bright as it is a red, making it look attractive and intriguing. This is what many female celebrities want, to receive that fascination and captivation.
The hairstyle of the artist is also very stardom looking because of the curls and also the necklace is very fancy and is not an everyday outfit but very dressy. The heels as well is not an everyday pair of shoes but very feminine and brings out the fame look even more.
Background images are not in colour but this still does not take the attention away from them because of the outfit being very striking, the colour is not necessary.
The poses of the artist works very well with the whole look as it brings out the celebrity's personality that she seems fun and quite interesting. The use of movement in all the images creates an even more effect, rather than having her posing the same or just a simple position but the variety of ways of standing; movements of the arms, legs, head and expressions etc, creates excitement.
This is a "XXL" music magazine double page spread, the name of the magazine has been placed at the bottom of the page on the left side but of a very small font size. This shows that it still lets the audience know what the magazine is but still wants the main focus on what the page information is based on.
The layout of the pages are well organised by having a different background for the text information section and the image of the artist, with the background of the location being used together on the other page.
Heading of the page is placed at the top in black "The Game", this is evident as it is in a different colour to the other information placed below it. But the font is smaller than the subheading of the article, as it quickly makes the audience read onto what the information is about.
The words "It's A" are put as the biggest font as the two words are attention grabbing and by having them in a bigger font, grows even more notice. The colour is also different, matching the border placed beside the text and also the ground of the location of where the artist is. This creates a colour theme and having it placed evenly out and not just on one side.
The article is placed in columns and is all the same colour, size and font making it very neat and sophisticated. But could also make the audience lose interest if there is too much information looking the same format.
However the text placed below the information is of a quote of the artist being featured, the font used is very bold and in capitals making it stand out but also the colour being black, makes it emphasise even more.
Therefore, this part of the text is likely to be read first before the rest of the article, as it is bigger and more eye catching. But it is purposely put bigger and differently as it is another separate section and maybe more interesting as it is a statement by the artist.
The background of the text is white, making the writing stand out as white and black contrast greatly, whereas the background image of the artist will not make the black font stand out.
This also matches with the image used as it has black and white background and the artist's clothing is also black and white, making a colour theme. The clothing of the artist does not really stand out as the background is dark as well as the clothes therefore it works well with the genre.
The genre is R&B, therefore the artist's personality is shown by the clothing they where and the props used as they need to have a dark, serious look and so the outfit worn looks very casual but works well with the whole dramatic look.
The accessories that most male R&B artists wear are chains and caps, which is what the artist is wearing, this brings out even more of the casual theme but also shows the idea of money as artists within this genre tend to base their music on this.
Also their clothing usually is baggy, making it a laid-back feel and shows a "lazy" look but also quite trendy. The artists tattoos are also on full show, this means that he is proud of them and would like people to see it.
This also increases the "grungy" and "ghetto" look due to the dark theme, tattoos and accessories worn. Also the pose of the artist makes it even more intense as he seems like a "care-free" person due to sitting on the table of the bench, making him superior.
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