This has been bugging the shit out of Dewitt since SINGER Frank Ocean came out last week to a whole lotta hoopla. Please note the bold type on “SINGER” as well as the use of a CAPS lock key. Young Frank SINGS. He does not rap. He has a fantastic voice, and writes killer tracks for himself and others. But there is no rapping. This post is mainly so Dewitt will stop wincing everytime someone refers to “that rapper who came out.” I do it for you, my beloved co-blogger!
Yes, he is part of the hip-hop community (as part of Odd Future and guesting on hip-hop tracks) but as a CROONER.
In other Ocean news, his wily record company is releasing his debut album a week early (Channel Orange is on iTunes already) and apparently there are several tracks about his bisexuality. Neat.
– J. Harvey
To watch Frank perform on Jimmy Fallon last night and find out what all the fuss is about, Follow the JUMP:
No, but really. Everyone needs to go out and buy this album, and it has NOTHING to do with his sexuality.
Speaking of which, I dig this post: http://potholesinmyblog.com/how-not-to-respond-to-frank-oceans-sexuality/
stunning… instant fan
Lovely song by a talented young singer and I do not care what “galaxy” he is from!
I have to admit, he has a sexy voice. Nice song, really.
Absolutely gorgeous music!
Its an awesome album!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFNaFeIm4bU
Actually he raps and sings
Mary J. Blige and Brandy have both rapped too, but nobody consistently refers to them as “rappers”.
What a great song….He really seem to writes and sings from his heart, and he is good looking too. …..I’m going to download his album right now!
What a great song….He really seem to writes and sings from his heart, and he is good looking too. …..I’m going to download his album right now!