The red colour symbolises anger and aggression which is shown in the artists pose. It can also represent love which could reflect the love of the music. His hand is covering half of his

face which portrays mystery and a sense of not wanting to be seen. This could also show that we don’t know what he’s going to do next and the music he will produce.

We are able to see his gold teeth and watch which shows wealth and therefore power.

His stance is quite aggressive and animalistic, it looks threatening but reminds us we are all just animals.

The red and white contrast stands out to attract attention. The stance of the men is intimidating

which shows the image they want to portray of themselves and their music. The gold chains symbolise wealth which is another thing they want to get across.

People sometimes wear balaclavas when they have committed a crime and don’t want to be identifies do the use of one in the image shows 50 cent as dangerous and threatening.

The names are in a big font which shows importance.

The word “nightmare” further portrays the threating image the men are trying to portray.

Wealth is represented by the chains, gold teeth etc.

The white writing stands out against the burgundy back ground.

His stands shows power by having his hands by his head, presenting his chains showing his power and status.

The background colours are quite dark which makes the image and writing stand out more also as its quite reserved it gives a professional feel to the magazine.

His tattoos again show wealth.

The placing of the letters makes the magazine unique.

The grey colour scheme gives the magazine a professional feel.

His clothing also reflects the professional feel which is a lot different to the image portrayed by other rappers. This shows that Kanye is more serious or even thinks higher of himself.

The arm rapped around him could represent his wife as it looks like it is restraining him and holding his heart, keeping him in this professional state.

As the heart is the only thing in colour we can assume Kanye wants to portray a loving image towards him fans.

The colour grey is quite boring which could show how he’s calmed down now he’s married.

His stance is quite humble as he has his back to us but the way he is looking back shows how he always knows whats going on and has eyes everywhere.

He is wearing black which is associated with power, elegance and formality which I think in a sense is shown aswel in his stance.

Bold writing stands out to show key information.

The use of black and white in his name could show his good and bad sides, there is an equal number of letters in each colour which shows it is balanced.

His stance id very fun and playful which shows the image he wants to portray.

The way he is crouched is also quite animalistic which could show he’s wild and again playful.

He has his hand by his face so we cant see all of it but he leaves a whole for his eye which could show he always knows what's going on and that he cant be fooled.

The black and white colour scheme is professional aswel as being bold and stylish.

The sunglasses mean we cant properly see his face which shows a sense of mystery to the readers.

They grey colour scheme is professional and classy which I think is what Usher wants to get across as he is quite a matured, old school rapper and maybe see’s himself as more experienced and like a role model.

His clothing is stylish and formal which again shows the image he is trying to get across, he wants to be someone to be looked up to.Grey is a cool colour which is

neutral and balanced, this calm feel sets off the magazine.

The colour scheme is black and yellow which links back to Wiz Khalifa’s music as he has a song called “Black and Yellow”.

The smoke and caption “how high” links to drugs which is usually a part of rappers life, especially Wiz, though its not the best thing to be encouraging it is part of his image and is therefore reflected in the magazine.

The bold initials show his importance and power and it is central and stands out.

The black background shows a sense of mystery and danger linking to black holes.

The double page spread is very feminine and girly, the use of pink symbolises love for oneself and others which is what Nicki is trying to portray.

She is wearing zebra skin which shows an animalistic side of her. This could show shes wild and exotic.

Gospel is what is used to describe the life of Jesus, so this shows Nicki Minaj as heavenly or even God like.

Her ring says “icon” which reinforces what people think of her as she is so well known.

The magazine shows Nicki as a role model or someone to look up to, she is presented as regal and an “icon” which is how she wants to be portrayed.

The image is very scary and threatening which presents Eminem as mad and not to be messed with. He is covered in blood and has a knife like a butcher which is intimating and un easy to look at.

The representation of blood is life itself which links to him almost dying in the caption above. By him being covered in blood could show how his life has been made clear to the public and always been in the public eye.

Black and red is a stylish combination. The red could again resemble blood and by having the inverse letter in this colour shows how it links to him.

Wearing sunglasses which hides his face and creates a sense of mystery.

The greys and blacks create an urban feel which could reflect where he came from.

Chains portray power and wealth.

His hand is up showing rings and a bracelet which again portrays wealth.

The red elements stand out against the grey which attracts attention.

Balloons symbolise celebration which along with the champagne creates a party like vibe.

His suite shows wealth as he is well dressed, also does the champagne as it is an expensive drink.

Sunglasses show mystery as we cant see his face.

Resembles “men in black”.

The use of reflection could show how Rick Ross is looking back at himself to see how he is and how he wants to be portrayed. Also the words “man made” shows how we impact everything and how everything is produced and created by man.