Research albulm cover 3- Neyo

Neyo

The artist is used for the model of this albulm cover, by using the famous artist it allows the audience to recongins the artist and become familiar with the type and style of music included within the albulm.
The colours used consist of black and white. By using these to binary oppiste colours it allows the audience to see two sides of the artist and his personality. This allows a wide audience to become interested and relate to the artist.
The colour white connotes innocence and purity whereas the colour black connotes mystery and style. This alows the audience to create an opinion and personal personality for the artist.
The artist is in the center of frame this suggests that he is dominant and important within the albulm.
The costume he is wearing is a suit this suggests that he is important and stylish giving off an important and professional feel.
He is also wearing a hat which he covers half his face and eyes with this suggests that he is alomost hiding identity creating a mysterious feel. By him covering his eyes it also suggests that his emotions and feelings are hiden also creating mystery, this creates engima for the audience as it suggests that he is hidding for a reason but is not clear why. Also the door on the right hand side of the frame behind the artist suggests that he has came out of one door therefore became more important and successful highlighting the male dominance, however as there is another door infront of him on the left hand side it suggests that as he has came out of one door he has another door to go through, this is highlighted from his hat hiding his face as it suggests that he is still hiden behind a door and his hat therefore is waiting to reveal his true personality which links back to the title of the album suggesting that this is the year where he will shine and become more successful.
The background is white this also connotes innocence, by having a white background it helps the artist to stand out highlighting his importance.
By the name of the albulm "Year of the gentleman" it portrays a male dominance with links to patriarchy, this suggests that males are the more dominant gender therefore targeting male audiences.
However from his costume and body language as it is formal and professional it could also be aimed at the female gender as females are the weaker gender therefore look for stronger, professional males.

The lightening used is natural and bright this creates a happy mood therefore relating back to the party feel of the R&B genre from going out and having a good time, this is suggested from the artists costume as it is formal and creates a going out look which links back to going out to nightclubs. The lightening connotes innocence which gives a feel good factor to the cover.
From the colours used it creates a professional look to the album as the colours consist of black and white this creates a wealthy feel as the album cover conveys perfection and arthority from the posture and costume of the artist allowing the audience to experience without actually being wealthy or famous.