Featured story-this is another

story which comes after cover

story and also tells what is

inside the magzine

Mass head/title-the brand

name is the title of the

cover

Featured story-there are 6

to 20 featured stories

This the main image of the

cover in which usher the

rap/hip hop star is showing

his diamond ring

Cover story-cover story

always tell about the

main image so this cover

story is about usher

Colour theme-for this

magazine cover the

colour theme is yellow,

black, red, white and

blue every magazine has

different colour themes

Tag line-tag line is mainly

for marketing and

advertising

Vibe is a music and entertainment magazine founded by producer Quincy

Jones. The publication mainly features R&B and hip-hop music artists,

actors and other entertainers. The magazine’s target demographic is

predominantly young, urban followers of hip-hop and R&B culture.

The tilt of his head instantly generates quite arrogant and obnoxious sense immediately initiating superiority. Usher is wearing limited 'bling' which is ultimately a more subtle depiction of wealth. The graffiti style text is a colloquial term in which instantly reinforces R & B conventions. Also, it has been coloured in red identifying power and dominance. The low angle shot adopted also suggests superiority and power. The lead feature article provides readers with a clearer insight as to what the article on usher will predominantly be about. The additional cover lines on the front cover display to readers what other articles the magazine will consist of. The mast head is blue, in effect connoting the 'rhythm & Blues' theme. Furthermore, a cool and calm sense is depicted perhaps portraying the smoothness of the artist. Additionally, it is also a unisex colour, perhaps showing that the magazine can appeal to the interests of both males and females. The fact that Usher is wearing sunglasses initiates an enigmatic sense. Hs hand is clearly the focal point of the magazine cover, similarly, the shallow depth of field has been manipulated in order to exemplify the artists hand gesture showing off his wedding finger in which supports the context of the article. The main cover line consists of few words in which sum up the main points within the feature article, moreover, the key words which as 'USHER' 'HE'S NO.1' have intentionally been made larger in order to place emphasis upon it. Initially readers are lead to believe that he is swearing, instantly projecting a provocative sense The image of the artist is visually appealing to females as is evidently has sex appeal, however, it may also be homo-erotic. 'VIBe.com'has been placed at the bottom of the magazine cover in order to encourage readers to access the website and explore all that Vibe has to offer. This magazine has clearly adopted an R&B/ Rap genre, however takes a more sophisticated approach to the genre which is reflected through Usher's clothing and accessories such as the watch, ring and sunglasses, which portray sheer wealth in a more glamorous way, ultimately echoing the genre as a whole. The image of Usher has been placed in front of the mast head, illuminating his dominance and importance, similarly, the background is extremely simplistic in order to cast the main focus upon the artist himself.