The Masthead is in large, bold white font against a black background which makes it stand out the most from the rest of the page and also is the first thing to catch the reader’s attention immediately. It also fits in with the young, male audience as it is a sharp font which is easy to read. It is half covered (masked) by the main image which shows the reader that this is perhaps a well-known magazine that has a known title even if part is covered up. It has followed conventions as it is right across the top of the page which is the main place for a masthead. On the top right hand side of the ‘V’ in the masthead, it has a small yellow banner saying ‘new’. This encourages readers of the magazine to buy it as they may be interested to read the newest edition of the magazine and see what has changed and will also attract non-readers of the magazine as they could be interested to see if they like the new edition.

Right next to the main image is the main cover-line which links in with the main image. It says ‘DRAKE’ in bold yellow writing and then has ‘HIP-HOP’S’ in white writing and ‘NEW RELIGION’. It has been placed on the right hand side of the page which follows conventions for cover-lines and is appealing as it follows the colour scheme of this front cover. It will also attract fans of Drake as it suggests there will be an article inside based on him.

The main image is a medium close up of a rap icon Drake and is a popular, admired artist by many young males and females, which will therefore attract the reader by him being on the front cover. His outfit blends in with the colour scheme of black, white and yellow as he is wearing a black top and cap, with white writing on the top. The writing says in bold font ‘unstoppable’ which will draw the readers in and leave them wondering what this could mean, encouraging them to buy it. His face relates with his rap style of music as it is stereotypically gangster, and he is pulling a moody, ‘attitudinal’ face which represents this.

The barcode has been placed in the bottom left hand corner which is dead space, therefore following conventions. However this isn’t the usual dead space to place a barcode as the most common spot is the bottom right hand corner.

This ‘EXCLUSIVE’ is in black font against a yellow background which makes it stand out more than a normal headline. The use of the word ‘EXCLUSIVE’ makes this interview seem as if it has never been seen before and you are the first to see it, encouraging readers to buy it.

This list of artist’s names on the header of the front cover will attract readers that are interested in these artists music.

The title of this page is in the top, right hand corner which goes against conventions for a contents page, as usually it would be placed across the top or on the left hand side. However, it is in bold white writing against the faded black-to-white background which makes it stand out to the audience and it’s abstract way in which it is written is also to interest and attract the reader. The title is in line with the contents list, which gives the page a neat, sophisticated look. In the top, left hand corner is a large, white outline of a ‘V’ which reminds the reader of the title of the magazine, and also brands itas it has used the same ‘v’ as in the title on the front page.

The contents list is broken up into 2 sections with bold, black subtitles in a curly font, introducing a female audience as well as a male audience. The first one tells you what kind of features you may find in this magazine and on which pages. The second subtitle, ‘Fashion’ tells you where to find fashion tips, making this magazine have other aspects as well as music.

The main image of the contents page is a long shot of a young, good-looking girl lying down across the bottom of the page with her legs pointing up. It also develops conventions as it isn’t particularly in a hotspot, but it would catch your attention straight away. This fits in with the layout and almost borders the contents list. It also fits in really well with the target audience of young people as the young woman could attract young girls as a role model, or young boys could be simply attracted to her.

This contents page highly lacks in colour with a grey, black and white colour scheme. However this colour scheme makes the page look more sophisticated and stylish, and adding anymore colours would spoil it and perhaps make it appear more childish.

The colour scheme on this page is very similar to the contents page, with the use of grey, black and white. The title says ‘USA got the love’ ‘USA’ is in a very, very large dark grey font covering a lot of the page, following conventions by starting on the left and being across the time, however developing them by covering the majority of the pages. The rest of the title is in black, swirly font on the right hand side of the page. This title links in with the main image as it is the title of the artists’ song that this page is based on, however, the word USA has been used instead of ‘you’ve’ which ties in with the American flag that she is sitting on.

The entire article has been placed on the right hand side of the page in 3 separate columns. It is all in black font and the swirly-style font is carried on with the drop capital ‘D’ at the start of the article –making it more appealing.

The main image is a long shot of an English, pop singer and is perhaps an icon to many pop-style singers. She is sitting on a stall covered with an American flag – linking in with the subtitle before the main article stating ‘she has America at her feet’. The red colours on the American flag matches the red in her hair, and this colour is the only other colour apparent on the page, making them stand out more and look more appealing to the readers. This image follows conventions as her eye-line is in a hot spot, and is on the left hand side if you consider both pages as one, which is a hotspot for a main image.