Hip Hop Contents Analysis

The contents page for Hip Hop magazine is very different to the front cover as it contains a lot less colouring to the page and contains a lot more order as there didn't really seem to be a lay out to the front cover. Although, the font used for the contents page has also been used to create the cover lines which gives across as steady flow throughout the beginning of the magazine. Also having repetition allows the reader/audience to feel as if there is consistency with the editing. The page has been set out into three columns, two larger containing some of the spreads within for the audience to read. The other column is there to mention all the editors, directors, creators, etc. I believe this gives across to us as the audience that there is a sense of appreciation to everyone involved at that there is a strong team work and bond built with the magazine. But the fact the columns as sized differently makes the page look messy and un-organised, this look then matches the style and impression giving across on the cover; which was the rushed and unreliable contents, this then makes the reader believe the contents within isn't what they want to read or may not believe what they read as it comes across as gossip talk instead a regular music magazine. As I mention above that the page comes across as messy, the images upon it have been used well as they aren't too over power yet still manage to catch your eye as the contrast well against the choice of colour used for the font. The images have been cut to get rid of the background to them so that they fit on the style the magazine have gone for as well as match each other so the order can be maintained. The use of the large numbering for the pages with the image allows the to catch your eye as well as the image itself, but also helps the article to seem important or more interesting compared to others mentioned on the page. The information on the contents has been categorised, this is completely different to any other contents I have looked at but I slightly prefer this as it allows us as the audience to pick what we would rather read first instead of finding out whilst reading the article/spread. Along with the categorises created the magazine has placed icons which match them to keep the look of the magazine young and fun, also not to serious. The picture used upon the page help this impression also. The use of black, red and deep purple amongst a white background allow the right text jump out at you and catch your eye (red numbers). The all also contrast well together as well as give a strong, clean, cut and organised look to the magazine although other aspects do not.