Tuesday 25 September 2012

Front Cover Analysis; Jennifer Lopez - "Brave"


Album Name: Brave
Artist: Jennifer Lopez
Released: 04/10/2007

Jennifer Lopez is a talented R&B/Hip-Hop artist, her sixth studio album "Brave" contains many inspirational songs. But the positive influencing begins at cover of the album, where we see two Jennifer Lopez's on a side angle facing each other with a stern look on their faces. The focused look on her eyes staring into her own figure can be used to imply a battle of her own mind, her own self but still showing real charisma (strands of hair flaring like she's in the wind, facing all conditions, sharp features to show power ans strength, but most of all showing determination), having the ability to face up to herself, that could be her fears or it could be insecurities. 

The star like patterns in the purple background can convey a sense that this feeling ("Brave") is universal and any one can relate to this album cover, or it can also convey a sense of exploration into the unknown, through space, especially as the word "BRAVE" is used with a "modern"/"futuristic"/ "Alienlike" font and that only the bravest venture into the furthest parts. 

The shining colours of purple and silver adds glamour to the front cover, the bronze faced Jennifer Lopez shows definition and a healthy looking skin, this can also add to the positive outburst this front cover is giving to the viewer.

This front cover reveals the strong points of this female artist and it supports the characteristics of the Hip-Hop and R&B culture through terms of power and self motivation, ready to oppose any negativity as a result her fans and mainstream listeners are likely to purchase this album with fewer hesitation. 

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