The social grade table shows the different classes in society and how you fit into each one. Rap music and hip hip would attract the audience of people in E, and D. This is because this the style of music is more likely so suit the younger genearation. This age group fits into E as they still rely on the state because they dont work. Also the working class because these are also more likely to be younger people as they dont have proper jobs but just do small bits of work.
Now we know what social grade the magazines audience will be we can work out the price of the magazine, it cant be too expensive so maybe around £1.50 - £2.00 as they people in social grades D and E dont have jobs or highly paid jobs so wont be wanting to spend too much on a magazine, you could also put free stuff in the magazine to get people to buy itm, if they think they are getting something free it will entice them to buy it.
The features in the magazine need to be suited to the audience so not going into details about work and sophisticated living as this is the lifestyle of the middle classes and wouldnt engage with the reader.

Focus group

 

 

 

1.Do you read music magazines?

 

yes

 no
yes
yes
yes
yes

 

 

2.would you read a rap or hip hop magazine?

 

yes I think I would, I enjoy the rap genre
no i dont read magazines and i dont like rap music
yes i think i would
yes definatly

 

 

 

3. what would you like a rap or hip hop magazine to include?

 

Articles written by the artist.
No gossipy articles
Steryeotypical language linked to the genre
A clear colour scheme because this makes it look preofesional


 

 4. Do u listen to rap music?

 

No

I listen to Mainstream rap
Not much but I do enjoy it
Yes its my favourite and I love Eminem
No
Yes a little bit, iIhave a few songs on my ipod of that genre that I like.

 

 

5. could you give an example?

 

Jay - z and kayne west.
Eminem
Lecrae

 

The overall response from the focus group shows that people do read music magazines and they think that they would enjoy reading a rap/ hip hop magazine, This therefore tells me that this type of magazine would sell. The focus group response tells me that I need to include articles written by the artist in the double page spread. Although some people dont listen to rap music others do and this tells me that I need to include some mainstream rappers as well as more unique and less famous ones

LIIAR Analysis of a music magazine.