Research into double page spreads (Bow Wow Spread)
After analyzing the double spread on the artist ‘Bow Wow’ I found that there was no headline on the page and the quote
found in the middle of the article columns acted as the headline for this article. The quote “You just have to give them a little edge. ‘Cause if I keep making ‘Bounce with me’ they’re gonna keep putting me in that category of a kiddie rapper. I’m 18 now” this quote is written in a san serif font that has a hand written affect the words are spaced out and messy.
This double page spread only contains one image; this image is of the rapper the article is about. It is a medium, colour shot on a white background. From what you can see about the subject he is simply dressed in a white vest and a black
cap, he has a silver diamond encrusted chain around his neck with a paw print and his name ‘Bow Wow’, from this you learn that he is obviously rich and has the ability to have tailor made jewellery, although his body is not clothed in many things his arms are covered in tattoo’s you can’t see what his exact tattoos are but your able to make a clear judgment that they are there, if this photo wasn’t shot in a low key lighting more of the subject would be visible, through the use of this lighting the subject looks quite threatening and confident in himself.
There is 2 columns in this article that consist of 1219 words this includes the quote that acts as the headline in the middle of the columns, after reading this article you quickly learn that this is almost a coming of age article for the young artist the phrase “ I'm 18 Now” is found repeatedly in this article, the article mentions a lot about Bow Wow’s previous success as a young rapper and actor but also questions what he is going to do next now that he has reached as what can be classed
as adult age.
The Colour scheme for this article is a plain black and white giving it a clean, clear cut effect.
Research into double page spreads (Nas)
After analyzing the double spread on the artist ‘Naz’ I found that there was no headline on the page and the quote
found at the bottom of the article column, which you could assume acted as the headline for this article. The quote “ That was the biggest battle this generation has seen, and there wont be one for another 10 years that you could compare to it. So that was their moment, that was their 'The bridge is Over'". this quote is written in a serif font that has an old English.
This double page spread only contains one image; this image is of the rapper the article is about. It is a medium, colour shot on a white background. From what you can see about the subject he is simply dressed in a white vest, he has a silver diamond encrusted chain around his neck with a ring on his finger and a watch on his hand , from this you learn that he is obviously rich and has the ability to buy many items of jewellery, his arms are covered in many tattoo’s you
can’t see what his exact tattoos are, if this photo wasn't shot in a low key lighting more of the subject would be visible, through the use of this lighting the subject looks quite threatening and confident in himself.
There is 1 column in this article that consist of ____ words this includes the quote that acts as the headline on the bottom of the column, after reading this article you quickly learn that about Nas being such a success, his influence and hold over his fans, the article mentions a lot about Nas's previous lifestyle and compares it to where he is now.
The Colour scheme for this article is a plain black and white giving it a clean, clear cut effect.