Costume/Props Planning

Here I will be showing what kind of costume my artist will be wearing. Here I want to explore my artist’s costume more of modern generation of hip hop such as Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Big Sean and other artists in magazine such as XXL and the source.

So I decided to use Jewellery to displays wealth but can also be used to show superiority. However mostly all rappers is that in some form or another they will be wearing jewellery. It fits into the gangster stereotype portrayed by rappers perfectly.  Also jewellery is a trend seems to revolve around jewellery attracting women and which is something rappers are supposed to get a lot of.

However hat are some form and is suitable to wear. i think the uses of crown,my artist will wear a hat is always suitable to wear. Here my artist will wear a crown on his head as a a sign of power,richness and authority.The uses of crown suits the most as when it's worn a shadow is cast over the persons eye line creating a sense of doubt and unease which could support the understanding of a hustler or thug.

 Unlike a coat which displays wealth, causal top displays physique and could portray a raw, appealing image with the right body. On the front cover of Hip-hop magazines, many artists are shown of artist cover their showing respect, authority and class. Not only does it creates quite a vain image but also adds to the stereotype of a rapper being power and 'hard' (as in rough and strong).

Locations, Set Design & Lighting

Mise-en-scene is a very powerful element of Television production & Entertainment. It is important that we understand the knowledge behind the featured areas & locations in a music magazine.In the music industry such locations are highly reflective of the featured genre and are often stereotyped. Hip-hop/Rap Artists are often associated with things like, dark locations, vehicles with chrome rims and studios. The mise-en-scene in a media product usually personifies the artist and gives the audience an idea of what type of person that artist is. its important to display wealth in the Hip - Hop industry 

Here is a photo of one of Eminem. Em is known for his dark musical persona and by judging from the image we can clearly see that because it simply reflects who he is and how he actions. The way the darkness almost covers him and the only thing illuminated is him which gives a pretty powerful effect. I really like this and this is something i might just consider trying in a future photoshoot.  

Conclusion

With all of that said i have clearly  note that Hip-hop/Rap artists associate themselves with the latest fashion & jewellery on the market and that it is essential for them to look their best. The set scene plays an important role in the production aspect of any media product as mise-en-scene can have a great impact on the target audience and it is crucial to understand the importance of any media product's appearance because each one has an understanding ad story  behind it, sending a unique message. Now that I have a more  understanding and knowledge of the props/ costume  associated to the genre as well as set the scene ,I now have the confidence to dress my model and design my scene in a way which reflects the music genre's style that I will be featuring.