In hindsight, Frank Ocean’s channel ORANGE stands as the sonic representation of a generation in a genre that had all but lost its soul (no pun intended). The further we get from its genesis, the more we will come to appreciate its subtle storytelling, its often gender-ambiguous themes, and its liberal sensibilities. It seems appropriate, then, that we get a chance to revisit it after nearly eight months of marinating. One of the less openly celebrated tracks from the highly acclaimed project, “Lost”, finally...
Odd Future's newly awarded Grammy winner Frank Ocean is rumored to be 10-11 songs deep into his next album, but here we have an older record that's new to most of our ears. "Eyes Like Sky," is apparently a leftover from the channel ORANGE recording sessions. Rumor is that the guitar-laced track with a folk-feel didn't make the cut due to the lack of depth it has but that has no meaning to those eager to hear more music from the Odd Future member. Play Frank Ocean...
Outkast reunites for a remix of Frank Ocean's "Pink Matter" track off the highly acclaimed channel ORANGE. What started as a rumor is now officially here. As you probably know, Frank had originally wanted both Big Boi and 3 Stacks for the album version, but both Outkast members didn't want to...
A year has come and gone as music has helped get us through the toughest of times and keep us happy during the best of times. Although this year didn't end up being one to remember for music lovers, at least it didn't end last week right? I've covered 7 albums a week since January and now it...
With Christmas less than 72 hours away the ever-benevolent Frank Ocean decided to unleash a special gift to fans via Tumblr with the release of a new record titled, "Wiseman". Originally slated to appear on the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino’ s highly anticipated upcoming film Django...
Considering it's already been December 21 in several continents for a few hours -- and we're all still here -- let's continue with our list, as planned. In less than a fortnight 2012 will be little more than a memory for most. As the persistent optimists of the world compile their half-baked lists...
Admittedly we don't usually don't post videos like this but it's Frank Ocean saccharinely singing Radiohead's "Fake Plastic Trees". Seems like an appropriate time to waive the rule. While at a press event for Spotify, Ocean intro'ed "Voodoo" with this favorite off The Bends. In less than two...
A few things become incredibly transparent when listening to Alicia Keys' penultimate track from Girl on Fire. First, Frank Ocean obviously cowrote this song. "One Thing" sounds like it should have been an epilogue or hidden track right after "Bad Religion." The lyricism is every bit as...