Ideal Reader

Before I find out what my target audience will be I must first find out what the target audience of grime is. Radio one Extra is the "holy grail" of grime, and they target their audience particularly to the younger generation of older teens to younger 20 year olds, so this is what my target audience will be mainly. My target audience will need to relate to both the language used in my magazine, of an informal or "street" register, and also relate to the music the magazine is about and the artists themselves, so that they have a sense of relief that there are others going through similar struggles as them. For this reason I would target young people, predominantly males, from rough backgrounds who are going through some form of struggle however I will also try and get female interest as well, this is what grime is targeting, which is why it is so popular in big cities like London, my ideal readers feel grime music as a religion and a way of life, it is more than the music and beats, it has a bigger and deeper meaning that many of the rough and inner city kids can relate to, so this is what I would like to mimic for my magazine.

Best Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone's cover of John Lennon and Yoko Ono was titled the top magazine cover to appear since the year 1965. The image was shot by popular celebrity portraitist Annie Leibovitz, hours before Lennon was shot on December 8, 1980. The photo never made the next issue, due to how controversial it was, however the photo was finally used on the cover of Rolling Stone's tribute issue to Lennon on January 22, 1981. This was revolutionary because they way he is positioned in such a foetal position, this represents how innocent and fragile he is as an artist, reflecting how he is also human which sometimes we don't think about. The simplicity of this cover really helps highlight the meaning behind photo. 

The Dixie Chicks appear naked on this magazine cover of Entertainment Weekly with phrases such as, "Boycott," "Traitors," "Hero," and "Proud Americans," written on their bodies. Two months earlier, member Natalie Maines criticized the imminent attack on Iraq by President George Bush at a gig in London. This statement sparked intense criticism from many Americans who subsequently boycotted The Dixie Chicks music and concerts. In their conference with Entertainment Weekly, the group discussed their reaction to the criticism and what may be in the future for them in the country music industry. This magazine cover is considered so great due to how the girls, stood up for themselves after criticism and its controversial side.