Frank Ocean
Christopher Francis Ocean (born Christopher Breaux), better known by his stage name Frank Ocean, is an American singer-songwriter. He was born in Long Beach, California and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was five. Ocean made an early career as a ghostwriter for artists such as Brandy, Justin Bieber, and John Legend. In 2010, he became a member of OFWGKTA. His first mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra, was released in 2011. Critics liked the album.
Frank Ocean | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Christopher Breaux |
| Born | October 28, 1987 Long Beach, California |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Genres | R&B[1][2] |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals, keyboards |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Odd Future Records, Def Jam, The Island Def Jam Music Group |
In 2012, BBC said that Ocean finished second place in its Sound of 2012 poll.[3] Ocean appeared at Coachella. He is scheduled for Lollapalooza at the end of his 2012 summer tour.[4] His first studio album, channel ORANGE, was a digital download only on iTunes for one week. Then it was a full release on July 17, 2012.
Ocean was one of the first major hip-hop/R&B artists to say that he had a same-sex relationship. [5]
Discography
Albums
- channel ORANGE (2012)
Collaborative albums
- The OF Tape Vol. 2 (2012)
Mixtapes
- nostalgia, ULTRA (2011)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | BBC | Sound of 2012[3] | Second |
| 2012 | Grammis | International Album of the Year[6] | Nominated |
References
- ↑ Noz, Andrew (April 21, 2011). "Frank Ocean: Smart And Subtle R&B Songwriting". NPR. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
- ↑ Fennessey, Sean (March 23, 2011). "Love vs. Money: The Weeknd, Frank Ocean, and R&B's Future Shock". The Village Voice Blogs. Village Voice Media. Retrieved 2012-06-12.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sound of – 2012 – Frank Ocean". BBC. Retrieved 2012-04-03.
- ↑ Frank Ocean’s Summer Tour Sold Out BET. July 11, 2012.
- ↑ Frank Ocean effect: What happens when a hip hop artist confesses same sex love? CNN. July 11, 2012.
- ↑ "Grammi Nominees 2012". Grammis.ca. January 14, 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-16.