Those who already know about Frank Ocean will recognise that this is old news. Nevertheless i've posted this up for the ignorant. Frank Ocean is the best thing to happen to R&B in years. His production is stunning, vocals and lyrics are thought-provoking and in general very original.
Ocean is a member of the acclaimed Odd Future (OFWGKTA), but certainly not your typical member. Unlike the Horrorcore of Tyler the Creator and EARL Sweatshirt, Ocean takes a much more laid back approach to his music. This makes it far more accessible to the 'not so alternative' listener. Despite this however, many of his tracks are highly dark and emotional, a notable example being the excellent "There Will Be Tears"
the only dad i'd ever know
but pretty soon he'd be gone too
hide my face hide my face
can't let em see me crying cause these boys didn't have no fathers neither
and they weren't crying
my friend said it wasn't so bad
you can't miss what you ain't had
well i can
i'm sad and there will be tears
The whole album was self released by Ocean and is available for free here, I strongly recommend you give it a go....to wet your appetite ive linked the drug fueled 'Novacaine' below. Be sure to give it a go.
