paste- front cover conventions

Language- The medium shot image on the cover shows 'Eminem'. The title is placed across the top of the page below the masthead, going from black to red(from evil to danger). The splash on the page is a square shape and the headlines are not in the conventional places on a magazine cover, although the main headline is placed in the left third the rest of the headlines are places around the image in the middle of the page.

Ideology- The ideology of Vibe magazine is to give people a positive attitude towards R'n'B and rap music. The message that Vibe are trying to give about people involved in R'n'B and rap music is that they  are not all about drugs, crime, gangsters and voilence but are serious about music.

Institution-

Vibe Lifestyle Network is the parent company of VIBE Magazine and VIBE.COM and is the premier destination for the hip-hop generation.

Audience- Vibe Lifestyle network represents over 25 sites and reaches over 19 million unique users per month. The new Vibe is the premier destination for urban music, entertainment, culture and lifestyle for the aspirational 18-34 year old.

Representation- The image of Eminem is a medium close up, he is wearing a vest top showing off him tattoos, this shows that he is rebellious and expressive. The chain he is wearing around his neck is a silver cross showing wealth and that he is religious.