Frank Ocean (born Christopher Edwin Breaux; October 28, 1987), is an American singer, songwriter, and rapper. He has been described as one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, and is recognized for his idiosyncratic musical style, introspective and elliptical lyrics, and wide vocal range. Ocean is credited with pioneering and popularizing alternative R&B, and is known for his intermittent and experimental musical approach.Ocean began his musical career as a ghostwriter, prior to joining the hip hop collective Odd Future in 2010. In 2011, Ocean released his critically successful debut mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra and subsequently secured a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings. Drawing on electro-funk, pop-soul, jazz-funk, and psychedelia, Ocean's debut album Channel Orange (2012) was one of the most acclaimed albums of 2012. It was nominated for Album of the Year and won Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 2013 Grammy Awards, while the album's hit single "Thinkin Bout You" garnered Ocean a nomination for Record of the Year.
After a four-year hiatus, Ocean released the visual project Endless (2016) to fulfill contractual obligations with Def Jam, before self-releasing his highly anticipated second album Blonde (2016) a day later. Blonde debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Encompassing experimental, soul, and psychedelic music, the album received widespread critical success.Among his accolades, Ocean has won two Grammy Awards and a Brit Award for International Male Solo Artist. He was named by Time as one the world's most influential people in 2013, while his albums have been listed in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020). Outside music, Ocean has collaborated as a photographer with Vogue and i-D, and founded the luxury brand Homer.
April 1, 2022
As he begins to wrap up his North American Call Me If You Get Lost Tour, Tyler, the Creator performed in Los Angeles on Thursday at Crypto.com Arena.
March 19, 2022
The OVO boss showed off the iced-out piece in a series of Instagram photos. The necklace is presented in 18K white gold with 0.33 inch white diamonds.
February 22, 2022
As part of our "Black Love" playlist series, Pink Sweat$ offers his favorite love songs, including tunes Stevie Wonder and more.
February 4, 2022
From Rihanna's pregnancy to Olivia Rodrigo's "Woman of the Year" honor and more, take a look at the "awards" Billboard gave this week's headlines.
February 4, 2022
A viral dance challenge featuring the 2012 track has landed it on streaming, R&B and global charts.
February 2, 2022
Plus: a Britney Spears/Ginuwine mash-up, chart throwback and Q&A with SiriusXM + Pandora's Alex Tear.
January 27, 2022
Machine Gun Kelly shared a rendition of Frank Ocean's 2011 hit, "Swim Good," to his YouTube channel.
January 26, 2022
A viral dance challenge featuring the 2012 track has landed it on streaming, R&B and global charts.
January 26, 2022
The original version of the track appeared on Ocean's 'Nostalgia, Ultra' album The post Listen to Machine Gun Kelly’s cover of Frank Ocean’s ‘Swim Good’ appeared first on NME.
January 14, 2022
Featuring songs by Frank Ocean, Lana Del Rey, Nick Cave, and more, Chan Marshall’s third collection of covers is her widest ranging yet, illustrating her talent for radical reinvention.
December 26, 2021
Singer unveils nine-minute piano piece recorded in summer 2020
December 26, 2021
The musician premiered it on a new episode of 'Blonded Radio' The post Listen to Frank Ocean’s new almost-nine-minute song appeared first on NME.
December 25, 2021
The Christmas special features an excerpt from Frank’s conversation with motivational speaker and extreme athlete Wim “Iceman” Hof
December 24, 2021
Ocean has reportedly been “shopping” his next album to various labels The post Jay-Z says Frank Ocean “has some of the best music that we’ve ever heard” appeared first on NME.
December 23, 2021
The best 25 tapes from 2011 created by Lil Wayne, Frank Ocean, A$AP Rocky, The Weeknd, Meek Mill and more. Continue reading…
December 19, 2021
The Sunday Service choir performed a gospel version of Frank Ocean's 'Lost' during the event The post Watch Kanye West’s latest Sunday Service livestream from LA appeared first on NME.
November 29, 2021
Abloh passed away at age 41
November 29, 2021
Message marks one of many outpourings of love from artists who worked closely with Abloh
November 29, 2021
“My family was proud of you like you were our family,” Ocean wrote in memory of his late friend
November 29, 2021
"I know grief is love that you don’t get to express so is an attempt at expressing it. Love you V" The post Frank Ocean pays tribute to “hero” Virgil Abloh in touching statement appeared first on NME.
November 7, 2021
The 13-date run will begin next week in Nashville The post Indigo De Souza shares cover of Frank Ocean’s ‘Ivy’, sets US tour to kick off this month appeared first on NME.
November 5, 2021
“I have cried many times to this song and can see so much of my own inner world in it”
October 7, 2021
"Performing covers is a very enjoyable way to do something that feels natural to me when it comes to making music" The post Cat Power announces new ‘Covers’ album with Frank Ocean and The Pogues tracks appeared first on NME.
October 7, 2021
She also shared her rendition of the Pogues’ “A Pair of Brown Eyes” from Covers, which features songs by Iggy Pop, Nick Cave, Ryan Gosling, and more
October 7, 2021
Singer-songwriter shared studio versions of "Bad Religion" and "A Pair of Brown Eyes"
September 16, 2021
The follow-up to 2016's 'Blonde' has been the subject of speculation for some time The post Frank Ocean is reportedly “shopping” his new album to record labels appeared first on NME.
September 14, 2021
Lil Nas X had a blast at Monday night's (Sept. 13) Met Gala, where he hung with Billie Eilish, Frank Ocean, Pete Davidson, Erykah Badu and more.
September 14, 2021
The unsettling animatronic infant was named 'Cody' by the artist The post Frank Ocean brought a neon green robot baby to the Met Gala appeared first on NME.
September 14, 2021
Here’s what Megan Thee Stallion, Olivia Rodrigo, Chloe x Halle, Kacey Musgraves, David Byrne, and more wore to the event, which celebrated American fashion
September 13, 2021
Frank Ocean brought a green robotic baby with him to the 2021 Met Gala Monday evening (Sept. 13).