Good morning everyone - what do you think?

[gospastic]

Just finished this example visual for a new hip hop magazine. What is your opinion, Graphic Design Forum'ers?

I am pleased with it, but it does not feel HIP HOP enough.

Comments welcomed, policy is the best honesty. Or something like that.

Thanks in advance!

hip hop.jpg

[Toon]

Could you make the background black, or gray so make the elements stand out a little better? That was my first thought. Black is all the rage for the MTV generation (so I'm told)

[El Peligroso]

Agree with toon, the colours feel a bit more Smash Hits than Hip Hop.
The guys in suits don't help with the hip hop look either...

I know it's a bit of a cliche but i'd try Black w/ Greys and Whites maybe even Golds?

[gospastic]

Thanks for the comments - I agree with the colour suggestions, let me see what I can do.

Once again, thanks for the feedback.

[gospastic]

hip hop black.jpg


I have made a few changes, and although I think I still prefer the white one, I feel the dark one is more rap. I have sent both to the magazine editor in question.

[Kimran]

I think the dark one is a big improvement

[jeela]

yep dark one for me too much better

[...Gav]

dark one is best

pink isnt very rnb / hip hop

if dr dre saw pink by his name he'd pop a cap in yo ass

[eric]

need mo grunge too bro!

[prewe]

Originally Posted by eric

need mo grunge too bro!

i agree. looks a little too clean, or a little too grungy depending on which style you're aiming for.