Use of Language In Music Press

Today in class, we were asked to use our advanced knowledge on the language that is used within the music press. We were asked to take a look at sort of language conventions that are included in the articles we were given, I took a close look at an article about the singer Ray J, that is known in the industry of R&B, for both is talent but his personal life also.

The overall language in the article is rather informal, and this is to gratify the reader through using the sort of language they use everyday, this is a form of personal identity. An example of many in the article is " nah, Im just playing" the article offers and insight into his life, and the chance to hear what he has to say about his closely followed personal life. This gives an extra-dimension to the reader giving them the opportunity to get a further understanding of the man himself, giving them a form of surveillance, "well, we hung out a lot" offers an insight into his life that many may not have known about him.

This article is clearly aimed at the audience of young girls who have an interest in the industry R&B, this article gives them a chance to diverse and come away from the troubles in their life, it also allows them personally identify with them, as he mentions in the article " I like older women because they know what they want" this may give some women of the older generation who are interested in him, the hope of being with him.