XXL mag analysis

This is my magazine that i analysed, i analysed the front cover and the contents page  

This contents page simply and clearly highlights the significance of each page telling the reader what to read in the whole magazine. The main image is of the coverstar (kendrick lamar) takes up around half of the page expressing the vitality of the coverstar. Kendrick stands in a tilted position with he's hand up in the air on either side in an (aeroplane stance) portraying a powerfulness almost as if he if flying high in the music industry, this would draw in both male and female readers as they see an empowering man within the magazine. This relates to the purpose of the magazine: displaying a powerful influential figure within the music industry.

The title of this article is in bold letters and is almost not a title due to the fact that it is on the same line as the article. The set up of this double page spread is one that is commonly used as there is a lot written on one half of the page, and on the other there is an image of the artist featured on a full page  The artist who is the main feature is someone who is extremely well known in the music industry, the clothes are quite minimalistic suggesting he is someone who does not care too much about their appearance. his stance is very laid back but is also serious reflecting on the article written beside him it is also in different font sizes to indicate the importance of the very first part (from/to his fans) showing the importance of his fanbase. drawing away from the importance of what is written in the e second and third columns. The colourful colour scheme is something that fits well with the personality of the artist, and also is the same houstyle as the front cover creating consistency. All in all this double page spread is quite plain and does not catch your eye instantly due the simplistic feel of the article. which could indicate the target audience as slightly older than your average teen e.g 18+