Jay-Z Double Page Spread Analysis From Q Magazine

This page has the house-style of the Q magazine with the red banner across the top of the page. On the left page, of this double spread, is a huge picture of Jay-Z himself. This is purposely used so we can see what the text in the article is relating to. Also in the picture it shows Jay-Z lighting a cigar. Stereotyping of cigars are usually big Mafia bosses who are very wealthy and powerful therefore, it shows Jay-Z's wealth and power in the music industry. 

In the bottom left hand corner of the picture we can see a quote. This quote I assume is a quote of Jay-Z's as a lot of quotes made by him are all over the internet for example on Facebook and Twitter. Also I believe the picture is used to help take up space of the double spread page so the editor's can put the writing in small font to make it look like there is a lot of information in this article. Two columns have been used for the article, making it easier to follow and read. They have used a medium sized box for a fact-file of the rapper of things like his date of birth and where he lives. This is just a little extra information included in the article for the reader. Also the box helps take up a little more space on the page. 

The colour scheme is consistent throughout with its red, black and white throughout each page. It is an affective colour scheme because the colours contrast well making it easy for the audience to read. Also the colour scheme makes the magazine look sophisticated, specific to its target audience.