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How to Make Hip-Hop Fliers

Hip-hop is more than just a music genre, it is a culture that influences and defines neighborhoods, people, age groups and ethnicities. When designing a hip-hop flier, you must represent that culture in order for the flier to be effective. A flier gives you only a couple of seconds to make an impression on the recipient. If the fan doesn't quickly assess that the event or album being advertised is related to hip-hop, he may ignore the advertisement --- which is a waste of your time, effort and money.

Things You'll Need

  • Card stock or colored paper
  • Printer
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Instructions

    • 1

      Open a software program like Microsoft Word and create a new document.

    • 2

      Create a flat background. The background can be flat black or white, or a brighter color depending upon the mood you want to set.

    • 3

      Insert a hip-hop related graphic such as a DJ or performing rapper. If the flier advertises a group or artist, insert a promotional picture of him or one of him performing. These sort of images will instantly give the impression that the event or album advertised is hip-hop related. Make sure the image stands out against the background.

    • 4

      Type the event name or hip-hop group in large text and center it at the top of the flyer. List the names of other acts or guests on the side or bottom of the flier. Make sure all text stands out against the background and images.

    • 5

      Include graffiti, street signs that signifying a particular neighborhood, expensive cars with rims, the latest fashionable jewelry or hip-hop wear as additional images on the flier. Avoid typing information about the event place, time or other important information in graffiti text. This text is harder to read.

    • 6

      Type additional details about the event or album such as time, place, date, dress code and age requirements.

    • 7

      Print the flier on card stock or colored paper for a more professional look.

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