Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean is an alternative hip-hop artist from New Orleans, Louisiana.
New Orleans-raised singer and Odd Future member whose Channel Orange and Blonde redefined R&B.
Who is Frank Ocean?
Frank Ocean (born Christopher Breaux) is a singer and songwriter who was born in Long Beach, California, grew up in New Orleans and was a member of Odd Future.
Known for
His mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA. (2011), the Grammy-winning Channel Orange (2012) and Blonde (2016), which he released independently. In 2012 he wrote an open letter about his first love being a man, a landmark moment in hip-hop and R&B.
Style
Intimate, poetic songs with a soft, flexible voice. Minimal, dreamy production that mixes R&B, soul, electronic music and hip-hop.
Impact
Frank Ocean changed what an R&B album could be and made room for more openness about identity and sexuality in hip-hop. Fans still wait for every new release like a rare event.
Frank Ocean: quick answers
What genre is Frank Ocean?
Frank Ocean’s music falls under Alternative Hip-Hop. Frank Ocean is part of West Coast and Southern hip-hop, with the most important work in the 2010s.
Where is Frank Ocean from?
Frank Ocean is from New Orleans, Louisiana (born in Long Beach, California).
When did Frank Ocean start?
Frank Ocean has been active since 2009.
Which group is Frank Ocean part of?
Frank Ocean is a member of Odd Future.
Who did Frank Ocean influence?
Frank Ocean influenced Brent Faiyaz.
Which artists are similar to Frank Ocean?
If you like Frank Ocean, listen to Brent Faiyaz, Childish Gambino and Steve Lacy.
