Music Magazine : Artist Research - Various

Katy Perry is well known for her eccentric and outrageous on stage appearance. Her style closely matches that of Lady Gaga's except it's much friendlier. Katy Perry's most well known songs have a childish candy theme therefore revealing a part of herself; the fact that she is still a child herself (she said so herself).
I could use her branding for my artist in the sense that she'll will be quirky and silly, and will sometimes dress in awfully stupid styles but will somehow pull it off.

Micheal Jackson throughout his career was known for a few different styles. His first style was obviously the young kid in the Jackson 5, his style then changed later in his career to that infamous crotch grab that he does and his long notes and short intakes of breath. Michael Jackson is also known for being a the King of Pop who turned from black to white.
I could use Micheal Jackson's branding in the sense that my artist will have gone through numerous styles before landing upon the one she likes the most.

Nicki Minaj, although delves in rap and hop hop songs, is considered a pop star due to her popularity among the youth, the younger generation appreciate the rhythm and tempo of her music and adults can enjoy laughing at the rude innuendo hidden in the music, as is common in most songs. Nicki is known for her bright blonde hair with multicolored strands in it (her hair style often changes as do the colors) and her thick eyelashes.
I could use Nicki Minaj's branding in the sense that my artist's songs will also have sexual innuendo which could be discussed in the double page spread, and my artist's songs will also delve into rap and hip hop.