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The Masthead is clear and white which stands out against the background image. Also the use of a white Masthead may symbolise a clear, nonbiased view of the articles inside the magazine.

The Pull out quote picks out a certain part of the article which the reader might find interesting and may attract them to buy the magazine by placing it on the front cover.

This is usually where the Price for the magazine is placed and is easily identified

This gives the reader a further insight into what other artists will be mentioned in the magazine.

These articles are related to the main article and have been bullet pointed and a question to entice readers.

This is the main article within the magazine and is meant to grab the readers attention straight away .

The image shows Lil Wayne looking a little uncertain/ Scarred and fans of Lil Wayne may feel the need to find out why and purchase the magazine

The Tagline is used by the Magazine to tell readers what the Magazine is all about and what it represents in this case the whole magazine is based around Hip Hop culture

This skyline has used a pull out quote from one of the articles to appeal to its audience and Nicki Minaj fans.

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Boost / QR CodeThis images is used by Camera phones that have the correct application to use it as a hyperlink and opens up a webpage. This is seen as a boost as its something to interest the reader with.

The main article is of the main images, it doesn’t give much away to attract the readers, but fans of these artists or new hip hop artists would be attracted straight away.

All three artists seem to be doing there own thing and the middle artist seems to be the ‘flashy’ one with the jewellery and pose. The far right artist seems to be an out cast.

The Skyline mentions other artists that will be in the magazine and gives the audience a insight into what else will be in the magazine

The Masthead is slightly covered by the three artists as to suggest these artists are important and as the magazine is called ‘The Source’ this may direct that towards them. As the main source of the magazine.

These are the other artists and articles which can be found within the magazine and if the audience are not to interested in the main article these may interests them instead.

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This is where the price is usually found for the magazine and is used by operators to scan and take off the system

This image shows the rapper to be wealthy and doesn’t seem to care about his weight. The expensive jewellery also suggests wealth. The image is quiet powerful as it is in the middle of the magazine

The Name of the Artist is seen as the main article but doesn’t seem to tell you what the article will be about. Fans of the artist would instantly be attract although those who are not interested in the artist wouldn’t be bothered much and may ignore it.

The audience may be attracted by this issue as it is titled the ‘Sexy’ issue and may therefore appeal to the readers.

These are the other articles which will be inside the magazine and if the main article doesn’t attract you this might.

The Masthead stands out from the background with the white text also corresponds to the other text in white. ‘Ross’ ‘Sexy’ and ‘Amber’. This eye catching and appealing.

These Artist will also be featured in the magazine and is letting the reader know before they open the magazine up

These are used more and more regularly to attract readers attention and allow them to open links with there smartphones.

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CoverlinesThese are the other articles which can be found inside the magazine if your not to attracted by the main story these may appeal to you

The main article is of the Wu Tang Clan member RZA this would appeal to those interested in this artist and there group, appealing to older hip hop fans rather then the younger audience.

The tagline usually sums up the magazines take on there audience and who they are appealing to.

The Masthead is dark and doesn’t stand out much although goes well with the name ‘Scratch’ and looks like its hardly there like a scratch.

Is related to the main article and is a powerful main image as he looks like his is praying while looking towards you. This catches your attention straight away making it a very strong images

This is another big article within the magazine as it has a slightly bigger font then the other coverlines but not as big as the main article.

These are other parts of the magazine which are there to give that extra bump and give the reader another reason to buy this magazine

The skyline is usually text of another article but this magazine has decided to use images which are much more attractive then text and also lets the audience know what else can be found within the magazine,

Where the price usually is found for the magazine

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SkylineThe skyline is in a bright pink colour making is stand out against the greyish background. This would attack the fans of this particular artist.

The main image has the artist tilting to the side which the Masthead ‘Rap’ is on suggesting that the rapper is on the way ‘Up’ as he is saluting.

The Artist’s name is in black corresponding to the t-shirt he is wearing and the Masthead. Also making it stand out is the pink behind it the text.

The Pull Out Quote is used to appeal to the reader and the word ‘Greatest’ is in a bigger font to capture the readers attention straight away.

A boost is used to boost the front covers sale appeal as not every reader will be interested in the main article and this boost may help sell the article the them

Similar to the Boost these are the other artists within the magazine that may help sell the magazine.

The Masthead stands out between the pink above it and the grey background with its black text. The use of the arrow on the ‘U’ is also interesting and different to the norm of just plain text.

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The name of the magazine ‘Source’ suggests that it is an informative magazine, being the ‘Source’ of ones Hip-Hop knowledge.

This lets the audience know what is going to be inside of the magazine

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This is an imported magazine as it is created in a different country. It also has the price in dollars on it.

This would grab the attention of jay z’s and nas’s fans and the general attention of people interested in the feuds within the music industry. This would help sell the magazine

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Boosts help sell the magazine if the other articles don’t appeal to the reader and can help sell it.

This is the main article which the main image is focused on and is also a rhetorical question and you will need to open the magzine to know the answer

The image has the famous rapper biggie smalls in the centre with a religious type of background and him in the middle which would certainly grab attention.

This skyline is trying to help sell the other copies of this limited edition copy of the magazine.

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BoostThis is the main article and is in a much larger font then any other text on the cover to signify its importance

A list of the artists mentioned within the magazine may be an incentive for the readers to purchase it

The title of the magazine suggests that it is a large magazine or ‘packed’ with a lot of information

Dr Dre playing chess suggests that he is a wise and older person since the release of his last album

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This is what will also be found in the magazine and is shown on the cover for the reader to be able to see

This is an imported magazine as it is created in a different country. It also has the price in dollars on it.

These are the people also that are in the article. This would appeal to these artists fans and would also help the magazine get sold.

The clear white title again shows this could represent the artist as a simple and would also attract the fans of this artist, as it stands out from the darker background.

This would make people want to purchase the magazine if the main article doesn’t really attract them.

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Main ImageThe artist seems to be wearing simple clothing and comes across as a simple individual. The Chain he is wearing may suggest he is wealthy and is part of a group as shown with the pendant

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The masthead is covered up by the artist which may suggest that the artist is the important part of the cover not the masthead.