Andrew created a magazine to represent 16-20 year old males. He used questionnaires to determine this target demographic and found they were interested in similar topics as magazines like Vibe. The language in the magazine is simple and concise to match how this group is used to consuming information on platforms like Twitter. While the front cover model presents a more mature image than typical hip hop magazines, the positioning of text on the cover conforms to magazine conventions.

1. Andrew Adegasoye

2. » My magazine represents my demographic and the content in it is
representative of what they are interested in. I used my questionnaire
analysis as feedback which would help me create my magazine.
» The questionnaires above helped me to determine which demographic I
should target , it helped me make my decision that I should target males
16-20 ,but I must take into consideration the female audience also.

3. I used a model who falls within my
target demographic as I felt that is
the perfect way to represent them.
I used magazine such as vibe as
inspiration for the layout, especially
the + sign on the left hand side of
the magazine. A lot of hip hop
magazines are aimed at social
groups closely linked to my target
group and I find they all meet similar
conventions.
Lastly, the language is simple and
straight to the point, my social group
are used to quick instances of
information in a short space, twitter
for example. The language being
presented in this way represents
them as it is already what they are
used to which will allow them to
familiarise themselves with the
magazine more easily

4. » I believe that is does , I think that my intended audience
like to think of themselves as young adults , who are
maturing. I believe my front cover model represents
this. In the way he is dressed and the way he presents
himself. Hip-hop magazine front covers are known to
feature an artist looking intimidating , wearing
expensive jewellery. I do not believe this kind of image
represents my intended audience

5. In terms of subverting/
conforming to stereotypes.
The front cover model subverts
from typical hip-hop conventions
in a few ways. For one the way in
which the artist is dressed
subverts from typical hip hop
magazine conventions, for
instance he isn't wearing a
baseball cap, chain, or any other
jewellery.
In terms of the positioning of text,
it conforms to stereotypes of
most magazines, text is positioned
mainly around the artist. With
only the strapline and mover story
intruding on the front cover
models space