Analysis of a Music Magazine Double Page Spread #2

This particular double page spread features rapper Dizzee Rascal.
The whole first page is taken up by a large image of Dizzee, and a large proportion of the second page is taken up by the title of the article, 'FROM TAGS TO RICHES'. Both Tags and Riches are the key words within this title, as they are written in a slightly larger front, and therefore stand out. This title refers to the article, in which the story of how Dizzee Rascal become rich and famous is told. This particular phrase is usually recognisable to many people as 'From Rags to Riches', and is therefore familiar to the audience. The title also refers back to the image upon the left page of the spread.

This particular image presents Dizzee Rascal spraying graffiti upon a wall. As it is illegal to graffiti on any object of public property, he appears to be looking over his shoulder in order to ensure that nobody is watching him or, more importantly, that the police are not approaching him. Spraying an item of text upon any public object is often referred to as a 'Tag', which is one of the key words included within the title. Tagging is usually done by youths who often hang around the streets. As it is illegal, this image portrays Dizzee Rascal as a 'bad boy', presenting to the reader his rebellious and carefree attitude. The empty beer bottles and plastic cups upon the right-hand page of the spread also represent this, suggesting, along with the stereo, that he likes to party and therefore have a good time.
Furthermore, also within the image, Dizzee appears to be wearing a red jacket. The colour red is instantly associated with danger, further expanding on the point that his actions within the image are unlawful.

Stereotypically, an artist within the Rap/Hip-hop music genre are often associated with lots of expensive jewellery, baggy or over sized jeans, and often large coats. It seems that within this image, Dizzee fits this stereotype. We can see that his jeans are slightly over sized, he seems to be wearing rings upon his fingers, and he is also wearing what looks like an expensive leather jacket. As his outfit appears to be expensive, this links back to the 'Riches' part of the title.

Beneath the title, but in a much smaller font, there is a short description about the following article. This description uses attractive statements which cause the audience to read on. The actual article is then displayed in even smaller text. The black text stands out clearly upon the white background, and is therefore easy to read.