They are used to show the insight into artist and in detail. It also establishes the artists identity, including personality, visual representation of the music. It is very eye-catching and specifically designed that way to attract audiences, audiences line of appeal, one line is called envy and the other one is called aspiration.
Cover analysis:
Main image of artist - Mainly soul artists are black and are represnted as natural. This is evident throught the use of the twigs and her natural hair. The image suggests she is humble, as she is looking up, gentle, and maybe thanking God?
She looks reflective/peaceful. From her body language and the way she has positioned her hands suggests diva like behaviour. She is also subverting the direct gaze pose.
Composition and layout - the main image is a close-up which suggests her high status as an artist/song writer. Central framed, implies that everything is hers including the song, music, its all original. Also the layout is quite simple and plain.
Appearance - Make-up is very natural and simple. She is wearing no jewellery, which suggests she is grounded, and shows humbleness. Also natural beauty is shown as opposed to sexy. The colour Mahogamy blends in with her natural afro.
Typography - The typography is simple and sophisticated. The font colour is cream and is formal which reoresents soul music.
Colours - The colour mainly used is mahogany, and other complementary colours used are cream and the twigs. The colours used suggests that the artist is humble and down to earth.
In conclusion, the CD cover suggests that the artist takes her music very seriously and wants people to love it and respect her and her music.
