Design Competition Prelim #1

Original Glitter and Doom Cover

I chose the  http://www.reggaepostercontest.com/.  I have had a lot of trouble settling on an idea for this assignment.  This is the 3rd project I have started.  The record image in the background is not mine I would have to recreate that and i am not entirely sure I can do that with any success.  For the text I tried a few different ideas and I'm not in love with either.  the "neon" text distorts badly and I am unsure why.  The wind text I like but have to try and tone it down a bit.  I did recreate the map of Africa from a photo I took of the globe in my office using the pen tool in Ai so I guess that's at least something I can work off of, though I have to say I am feeling very blocked and plan on seeing what everyone else is up to and maybe having another look at my options.  Although I am getting tired of starting over at this point.