A line above the mastheadReads “a decade of dominance”.This emphasises the magazinesSuperiority over others.

The background is the US flag, This makes the magazine aRepresentation of hip hop in America.The colours are red, white and blue.The flag goes well as a background andMatches the highly masculine façadeof XXL magazine

The picture of the artist (Nas)Is a middle shot and faces theAudience directly. He also makes eyecontact. The artist is covered in Tattoos which may symbolise his Background and where he comes from,While his jewellery and watch representHis wealth and success, relative to whereHe is now.

The magazine uses different conventionswell. There are headings and sub-headingsPositioned all around the magazine, theyAll stand out and give the reader a vastAmount of information regarding the Magazine and future XXL issues.

The masthead is large and boldMaking it very recognisable toThe audience. It has a very machoAppearance while maintaining a Representation of hip hop and RnB.Located in the top left corner, it is easyTo be seen.

The background is a light shade ofGrey. This once again reinforces theMasculinity of the magazine and is aStrong representation of what it standsFor. The background also helps theArtist stand out more on the frontCover. There is a matching colour schemeOf the writing on the magazine cover of green and black. This is a very effective use of conventions as it makesThe cover look smoother and neater.

Once again the artists body is predominately covered in tattoos,This gives a illustration of the content ofThe magazine and the genre that it isRelated to. The artist wealth is symbolisedBy his watch, which is deliberately displayedBy his pose.

Strong conventions such as quotes and features are usedTo help fill out the page, and actAs an attracting pieces.It also gives the magazine a bolder look.

Line above the masthead reads“hip-hop on a higher level”. This is aGood convention use as it is a strong representation of the magazinesGenre. As it is located above the largeMannish masthead it is likely to catchThe readers eye.

The background is a dark grey whichHas a strong relation with the featuredArtist 50 cents genre of music.Although the majority background isDark grey, there seems to be an Aurora of light around 50 cent whichmay suggest his divinity in the musicIndustry.

A wild amount of money isPresent in the artists photo. ThisIs very effective symbolism of theArtists riches, it also epitomises hisSuccess in music. Although the artistHas riches, there are a pair of handCuffs on his left arm. This symbolisesHis tough, maybe even criminal Background and the hard journey he hasBeen through.

The shot of the artist is long shot capturing his whole body his facialExpression is quite confrontational and may suggest a hint of arroganceIn his character

Magazine title stretchesAcross the whole magazinesFront page. Its coloured red andWhite, these two colours workWell together and stand out toThe audience. It reads “respect”.This may imply respect to legendary artists.

The background colour is a veryDark grey which may represent a Strong sorrowing for the loss ofThe pictured artist 2pac. One of theHeadings reads “2pac irreplaceable”.Which emphasises this idea.

Artist is portraying hisTattoos which related to his Struggles on the streets andHis life in general, his facial expressionis very mellow and humble and links toThe respecting yet sad theme of the issue.

The artists jewellery symbolises hisWealth and a renowned success in music.However the jewellery symbol is arevolver gun which is a symbolisation ofHis previous hard life.