Music institiution research

For the main task I have been asked to create a music magazine front cover, contents page and double page spread of a chosen genre type. My chosen genre type was rap/ hip hop, I came to this decision through my research, questionnaire results and personal preference. One well established music magazine is Vibe which predominantly features hip hop and r&b artist such as 50 cent, Eminem, Drake and many more established artist. Vibe mainly target young and urban followers of hip hop. The magazine achieved its success by featuring a broader range of interests XXL and The Source who are there closest competitors which focus more narrowly on rap music. While in the process of creating my magazine cover and contents, I will analyse Vibe magazine and its closest competitors which will give me the ability to ensure that my magazine follows the high standard that these magazines follow.