Front cover comparison

Extra analysis:

In both magazines the long shot is taken of the model, this is done to show their dominance, the fact that a whole length image needs to be shown of them, their dominance is also shown as they cover a bit of the masterhead, this emphasises that they are the most important thing on the page, this is magnified as their are no insert images, only them. There isnt much writing or coverlines on the front page, this keeps the front cover very simple yet effective as this creates enigma as information isnt revealed. In "Flavour" the writing matches the colour of the model's dress, this is done to show the direct link between the two, making it easier for the reader to understand. The colours used in "Rap up" are very unisex, therefore making the target audience range broader, the colours used in "Flavour" are very girly as there are a lot of pink used. Due to the clothings and models used, these magazines would be aimed at females from the age of 16-25 who have an interest in these artists. In both magazines the models reveal skin, in "Flavour" more skin is visible, therefore making it more seductive. Both women are wearing going out clothes, along with heels, done up hair and make up, this all adds to their persona and adds to create the whole magazine more RNB. In both magazines different conventions are shown showing the variation between them two, in "Rap Up" a skyline is shown and in "Flavour" issue number is shown. Both magazines lack the sterotypical conventions, there is no barcode, price, website or writing visible, making the magazine enigmatic as nothing has been given to help the reader. The typeface in "Rap up" is cleverly used, the "U" has an arrow putting up, this could be because their magazine is "Rap up", so the arrow connotates "UP". The type face in "Flavour" is very basic and simple, making the name of the magazine have more power then the style of it.