“I’m here to help you execute”, Om’Mas Keith told Billboard recently while cruising Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. That’s the talk the production wizard gives artists he works with. And he did just that with thoughtful crooner Frank Ocean’s debut album channel ORANGE, to the tune of six Grammy Award nominations for this Sunday’s music [...]
The Nas, Frank Ocean Collaboration That Never Happened
July 22, 2012 | Posted by
Nas and his Def Jam labelmate Frank Ocean were supposed to get together for a collaboration, which could have been big news for these two hot artists, but it never got off the ground. On Tuesday, Nas dropped his critically acclaimed 10th solo LP, Life Is Good, and just a week before that, the Odd [...]
Frank Ocean’s Sexuality Admission A Win-Win For Him
July 20, 2012 | Posted by
Frank Ocean took a stance that was as risky it was courageous. In the end, however, two things came out if for him that made the admission of his sexuality a win-win for him. One, Frank Ocean was not turned into a leper in an industry that has been, at times, blatantly anti-gay. He mostly [...]
50 Cent Supports Frank Ocean But Questions Timing
July 17, 2012 | Posted by
Several heavyweights in the hip hop community have come forward in support of Odd Future’s Frank Ocean, who recently revealed that his first love was a man. To Ocean’s list of supporters we can add rapper 50 Cent, not exactly known for frequently exhibiting his compassionate side. “Anyone that has a problem with Frank Ocean [...]
Jermaine Dupri Hopes Frank Ocean Can Save R&B
July 15, 2012 | Posted by
Veteran producer and music mogul Jermaine Dupri posted a statement on his website about the genius of Frank Ocean’s new album “Channel Orange” that wound up being much more a diatribe about the sorry state of current R&B. Dupri takes the industry to task on a number of fronts and says he is hoping that [...]
Frank Ocean Announces ‘Channel Orange’ Album and Tour
June 11, 2012 | Posted by
Following his appearances at Coachella in April, Frank Ocean has been relatively mum on the status of his Island Def Jam debut — until now. On Friday, the Odd Future star released a new single and a video teaser for the new project, set to drop in July. Entitled “Channel Orange,” the album is set [...]
