Covers and Annotations!!

This cover is both conventional and unconventional at the same time, mixing things that are both common and irregular in the hip/hop genre. Firstly it looks very clean and cynical, quite professional as well. I like this because it shows that there is a different side to the artist that you may not see in his music videos. This gives connotations of money and power, it looks lil he's "The Boss"and that he has money to waste.However it's not something i'd use in my work because i'm looking for a much more gritty and grimy aesthetic, meaning that i'd have to use much more muddy and dark tones to make it feel like something that's been made for the people.

This cover is totally different and is more conceptual than the first. Using very clever camerawork and possibly editing a blood-like effect has been created. It looks like blood has been splashed across the artist's chest and across the wall behind him. This gives connotations of violence and possibly even madness, however because the blood is in straight (ish) lines across the screen you get the feeling that this madness or violence is controlled and is more of a statement of intent and warning than any actually harm done. The shot is also low angle, which gives him a towering presence, however his expressions is one of disapproval more than anger. This man feels like he is better than you and he has the power to put you in your place. In my own work I plan on using a low angle shot at some point as this will make my model seem more believable and powerful, however I don't want to use any effects such as blood because I don't want to make it seem like the magazine is for thugs and people who like violence. It's for people who like music so that is what I want to portray.