Understanding Frank Ocean

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Frank Ocean is one of the most beloved artists of his time. Nostalgia, Ultra, Channel Orange and Blonde, his 3 albums, are considered some of the best releases of the 2010s so far. The singer, songwriter and musician is widely considered a visionary artist, being responsible for some of the most boundary-pushing popular music to come out in decades. He’s collaborated with some of the biggest names in music like Kanye West and Jay-Z on Watch the Throne, Travis Scott, Tyler the Creator and many more. Before he became a musician he worked as a songwriter for years in Los Angeles, writing for Justin Bieber, Beyonce, John Legend and more. His early music was sample heavy and nostalgic, with lots of songs about the peace of childhood and a sense of fondness for his lost loves. His use of samples from Radiohead, MGMT, Eagles and Coldplay got him noticed for the extremely original use of samples in a hiphop/R&B setting. His later music is more original and off the beaten path, taking influence from many genres.
Frank is also famous for his reclusive persona. He rarely takes interviews and makes almost no public appearances between album releases.

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Disclaimer:
I do not own any of the videos or music used in this video. They are used for education and discussion purposes.

[VettieSincere]

I can literally listen to Frank Ocean all day and not get tired.

[Nepetamoon]

When “Pink+White” started playing, I had a moment.

[TrvisXYe]

I just pray to god that I’ll get to see him preform live before I die

[aadishjain]

blond is esily one of the best album of this decade!!!

[alejandroserrano]

I listen to Frank every single day. I have to listen at least one song. But every once and a while I have to close myself in my room and listen to blond from start to finish. I swear it heals your soul.

[crewcrew]

Frank doesn’t need to open up on interviews he opens up on his songs

[lukeshen]

the seigfried intro makes me so relaxed :)

[lucianocastillo]

My opinion: Frank Ocean is the best artist period

[NovaSupplyCo]

I was going to sleep, but I can sacrifice 7 minutes for Frank.

[maje]

He's just like Lorde, just wants a low-key life while doing the things she loves. No paparazzi, no interviews, no touring, no loud af marketing, just the art. When the time comes for a new project to be shared to the world, she'll let everyone know so we can all listen, pay attention and adore (or hate) it. The statements, the sounds, the words, the compositions, that's what music and art boils down to in the end. The trick with it is to make it so it stands the test of time.

[trip]

Real smart, playing "Nights" when you spoke about his studio getting destroyed in the Hurricane

[GroovyBearTV]

Frank ocean is literally one of the best artist of this era.Dope video

[ImxPhreme]

Not to mention he had a dope verse in ASAP Rocky’s TESTING album. The song Purity

[kristiennocon]

so “understanding tyler the creator” is coming up??

[SamplingStones]

Frank and Daft Punk are the kings of keeping their lives private

[dmi]

i still can't believe blond exists, it's so perfect

[jonasvoller]

Man you making a video about Frank is like the best surprise there is

[elliez]

i have a feeling frank ocean's music is meant for him, and the people closest to him. he realeases it because he needs to make a living and he also knows we're going through what he's going through. thank you frank ocean.

[Capsicum]

I'm shocked at why no one is praising the aesthetic and soundtrack of this video🔥

[peacesofniecy]

This is why I love frank as an artist but also as a person. I can identify with how he lives his life. It seems that he never feels the need to show and prove. He lives life on his own terms and he lets his art/work speak for itself. *patiently waits for next release*