Signed frank ocean vinyl2/18/2024 ![]() This output is meager for an artist of Ocean’s stature, one whose every release is a cultural moment. Since channel ORANGEreleased in 2012, Ocean has released two full-length projects, dropped just enough singles to count on two hands, given us several feature verses, played one headlining tour and performed at a handful of music festivals. He seems to have become more sporadic with his releases and performances as his profile and popularity grows, which, in a strange inverse, might make him even more reclusive. Ocean is an inconsistent and largely incomparable artist, and the most difficult part to cope with is that he simply won’t meet you halfway. There’s even a podcast, Dissect, devoted to examining the motifs from his tunes like the heartbreak that he references on “Ivy” and being open about his sexuality on “Thinkin Bout You.” Ocean also makes music that lends itself to rabid fan conspiracies - a quality that few artists possess. He’s painfully honest, which leaves room for his intimate topics to resonate with listeners. ![]() He bobs and weaves through chords with catchy melodies, brings experimental sounds to the fore and croons about heavy themes such as self-love and self-hate, failed relationships, depression and drugs. He displays an unprecedented ability to amalgamate elements of trap, neo-soul, R&B and psychedelic pop to create sonic masterpieces. In the same fashion that a television show or a movie can make you feel connected to its characters or move you to tears, Ocean creates art that makes you feel seen. These snapshots and fleeting moments are why we pay such close attention to his every move and clutch onto his every word. Through his lyrics, we’re able to capture anecdotes about his personal life - but it still feels like we’re only scratching the surface of fully understanding who he is. There’s no artist who toes the line between being deeply relatable and completely mysterious quite like Ocean. Ocean’s following has been forced to grapple with his elusive personality, and as a result, the dynamic between him and his fans continues to fluctuate. However, his reclusive behavior and the unorthodox methods in which he distributes his creative offerings have sent his cult followers on a, well, endless emotional roller coaster ride. ![]() Since Tumblr’s heyday, Ocean has been steadily expanding his musical repertoire and treating our cochleas with the cathartic vocals, inimitable lyricism, and genre-bending production that have made him one of the most influential artists in modern music. Being a Frank Ocean enthusiast can be summed up in two words: unrequited love.
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