HIP HOP MOODBOARD

I created a moodboard using a range of images which i thought represented more of the hip hop genre and looking at the these images i have found that its more of a male dominated genre and i think the images show stereo-typical hip hop artists. In my magazine i am intervviewing a female artist so this challenges the convention of a typical hip hop magazine as there would be more male hip hop artists interviewed instead of a female artist.

Reader Profile

• He/she is a young student who's interest music has grown since they've been at school.


• The music they listen to is largely influenced by thier friends.


• They are also interested in the culture that surround Hip Hop so they will be interested in my magazine as my magazine looks at artists lives as well as their music.


• The reader would be aware of the latest music.


• They would spend a few hours which is the most on checking out and listening to the hottest and newest music on the scene.


• Also the readers of my magazine will be up to date with the the latest music technology e.g ipods to recording studios.

Mission statement

This magazine is perfect for young individuals who are fans of Hip Hop and R&B. It is a magazine that mainly looks at the different types of Hip Hop. This magazine will help readers to get involved in the lives and cultures of new and undiscovered artists. It will fuel the readers interests and enthusiasm for Hip Hop and R&B.

MAGAZINE GENRE AND NAME

Genre: There are many different music genres to choose from. I have decided to do a music magazine on Hip Hop and R 'n' B music.

Audience: The audience i'll be aiming this magzine at is 13-early 20's. The target audience would be be modern and up to date with the latest music.

• VIBE
• XXL
• RWD
• THE SOURCE
• STASH

After looking at these names i have concluded that most of them are short so that they are simple and easy to remember, but also they are catchy and will have a large impact amongst other magazines.

I have a mind map of titles that i could use, which i believe follow a similar style to other magazines.

I have chosen to name my magazine 'The Mix' as its two genres of music hip hop & R 'n' b also my magazine is not just about music it includes fashion and lifestyle so its a mixture of topics.

NME CASE STUDY

TOTP MAGZINE PROFILE

We had to find facts on the top of the pops magazine readership.

Audience Simulation Task

• This is a feature film debut of both R&B artist Alicia Keys and rapper common.


• Target audience: Young, hip male 19 to mid twenties.


• Working Class


• University student/ part-time job
  Audience would have an interest in R&B music.


• The advert would be advertised in magazines like EMPIRE(the worlds leading movie magazine) and Slant magazine(features movies, music, TV and concert reviews.)


• Its has a 18 certificate as it contains bloody violence and gun crime.
  

Comparing NME and RWD front covers

TOTP READER PROFILE