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Frank Ocean Spans The Globe In 'Lost' Video Some singers go for high-concept videos full of special effects and hard-to-follow story lines. Not Frank Ocean. The Odd Future star likes to keep it simple. Which is why the just-dropped Francisco Soriano-directed clipfor his song "Lost" is pretty much the perfect visual compliment to the tune's chorus. "Miami, Amsterdam, Tokyo, Spain, Los Angeles, India/Lost on a train/Lost," he sings on the Channel Orange track. And, wouldn't you know it? The three-minute video pretty much takes you on a global trek as Ocean fills up his passport with stamps from one exotic locale after another. It opens with the requisite shot of clouds from the inside of a plane and images of Ocean taking a hike in the Los Angeles hills as he makes his way to the airport. In short order he's at the pyramids in Egypt and hitting the stage as a split screen shows him chilling on a balcony in Paris with the iconic Arc de Triomphe in the background. Then it's back on a plane, up in the air and on to another moving walkway as he appears to touch down in Miami, judging by the swaying palm trees in the frame. The clip is kind of a home video of Ocean's crazy year, interspersed with clips of him in the recording studio singing and playing piano, as he makes his way to Tokyo and beyond in a "if it's Tuesday, it must be Dubai" blur of shows, sightseeing, cab rides and shopping. Like any decent musical tourist, he serves up some arty shots of the Eiffel Tower, stops for a few photo ops with fans, visits museums and dips into studios when he's not enjoying the high life with Odd Future ringleader Tyler, the Creator. It all becomes a blur of shows, limos, more shows and staring wistfully out of the backseat window as he moves on to the next one. The final image has a spent-looking Ocean closing his eyes as the sun sets behind the iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab luxury hotel in Dubai. Not bad work if you can get it.

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Frank Ocean, Ellen DeGeneres And More Named In 2013 Out Po… Frank Ocean, Ellen DeGeneres And More Named In 2013 Out Power List Frank Ocean has been named in Out magazine's list of the most influential gay public figures of 2013 along with Ellen DeGeneres, Jodie Foster and other famous names. The 'Thinking About You' star gained massive support from stars such as Beyonce, Busta Rhymes and Snoop Lion, when he revealed that he had once been in love with a man becoming one of the first hip-hop and R&B artists to do so, casting light on homophobia in the genres.Frank Ocean at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards (Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com) Other notable appearances come from America's favourite daytime talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, who just missed out on the top spot coming second. Designer Marc Jacobs who scraped into the top 20 at 19. Glee creator Ryan Murphy came third on the list, while the show's star Jane Lynch trailed behind him at 14. Surprisingly Jodie Foster who publically came out during the Golden Globes earlier this year failed to make the list at all. However, it was Tim Cook, the 52-year-old CEO of Apple who topped the list yet again for a third year running.

SINGER MIGUEL I DON'T REGRET Frank Ocean Grammy Diss If he could go back in time, singer Miguel STILL wouldn't give Frank Ocean a standing ovation for beating him at the Grammys ... telling TMZ, it's just his competitive nature. You'll recall, Miguel lost to Frank for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the Grammy Awards this year ... and while everyone stood to clap for Frank, Miguel remained seated. Chris Brown also lost to Frank, and remained seated as well. Miguel was out in L.A. yesterday when we asked if he had any lingering feelings of guilt for dissing Frank ... and let's just say, he wasn't feeling too apologetic. Nevertheless, Miguel did offer Frank his belated congratulations ... kinda.

Chris Brown Shades Frank Ocean in Typical Classless Fashion Chris Brown Shades Frank Ocean in Typical Classless Fashion Plans to be a legendary pipe-laying cultural ambassador What's Chris Brown's next big goal? "Continuously being a good dude," he told Hot 97's Angie Martinez yesterday (March 31). It's a sentiment we can appreciate — after all, Chris Brown deserves respect, according to Chris Brown — but the "continuously" part may be troublesome. Last week in speaking to Power 106's Big Boy, the singer said his beef with Frank Ocean is all "in the past," that it was "blown out of proportion," and that he has "respect for [Ocean's] music." But in speaking to Martinez, he took a swipe at our Album of the Year author. Brown chalked up the channel ORANGE artist's reaction to allegedly getting jumped by Breezyat the studio as a plea for attention. "I think it's a lot of strategies people try to use when they're up for awards, and [this was] the sympathy role. I don't have to go that route. I just do my music," he said before adding in a high-pitched voice, "Love your music bro. Have fun." Does he actually love the music, Martinez asked. "Nah. Not so much," he laughed. He stressed that he doesn't have to look for trouble these days because, duh, "Trouble find me." By the end of the interview, Brown admitted that he hopes to be a legend some day, as well as a "cultural ambassador." Meanwhile, in discussing his drama with Drake, who once had a relationship with Rihanna, the very same man explained that when he's with his famous girlfriend, "I don't really try to talk about him ... I just lay the pipe. I don't pillow talk." And in a guest verse on Young Jeezy's new "R.I.P." remix, Brown suggests that Drake out himself as homosexual since he "Started From the Bottom," via MTV. We suppose low culture is still "culture." To his credit, Brown did sound humble at various points throughout the interview. In addressing the current status of his career, he said, "I feel like I'm just getting successful. The hard part is over. I went through the kind of obstacle that God made me go through so I could be humble. I think now it's just about focusing on what really matters, and affecting the people with my music the right way." Let's hope he means it. Otherwise that Law & Order episode that he claims not to have watched could be closer to reality than it seemed.

Malay Malay (born September 14, 1978) is a Chinese-American producer and songwriter that originated from northwestern Washington state and is believed to be of Malay descent.[1] [2] His work with fellow R&B recording artist Frank Ocean on his 2012 critically acclaimed debut album, Channel Orange has garnered him two nominations at the 55th Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Urban Contemporary Album. Producer Malay ended up going home with the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album.

塞舌尔人的“粗心”让我感动有这样一种说法，中国人到国外旅游，经常会冒出些不大文明的行为。我觉得，这里面也许有理解上的“差异”，在异域文化的碰撞下，很多通行于国内的处事哲学和习惯，根本不适用。最近，我们一家人前往被称为世界上最后伊甸园的印度洋群岛小国塞舌尔，在印度洋上这个美丽的岛国，我被当地人的诚信经营深深感动了。当时，我打算在塞舌尔的主岛马埃岛租车自驾，也提前做足了功课。在第一次办理租车交接手续的时候，我按在国内的习惯，小心翼翼地仔细阅读了合同，又用相机把所租汽车前前后后拍了一遍，一一记录清楚，还专门请办手续的黑人小妹也一起认定，这才放心签字付款。还车时，我满以为对方会像我一样仔细检查汽车后才收车，没想到，那位漂亮的黑人小妹只是微笑着把车钥匙一收，就OK了。我猜测，也许对方是看到我准备充分无机可乘，也许是合同上登记有我的驾照号码，租车费中还包含一笔保险费，他们不怕我逃单。两天后的另一次租车经历，彻底让我认识到自己的“小人之心”。那次租车，我们在拉迪格岛码头偶遇一黑人小伙，他巧舌如簧，说我们去游览的普拉兰岛，如打出租肯定没租车自驾省钱，而他朋友正好是做租车生意的。半信半疑中，我接受了他的推荐。船刚到普拉兰码头，便有一位黑壮汉迎来，他是黑小伙的朋友，穿着一件灰色卡其布的短袖衬衫，根本不像个车老板，倒像个码头工人。办理租车手续时，他居然连我的驾照也没登记，只是问了问我是否会开右舵车。这次，我只是偷偷拍了几张照片“备案”。令我惊讶的是，当黑壮汉把车钥匙交给我时，竟让我直接把车停到码头的停车场，只需把车钥匙藏到驾驶室的脚垫下就可以了——不用交接汽车，他完全信任我。塞舌尔人的“粗心”无处不在：酒店退房时没有查房程序，房间里收费饮品是否有消费全凭客人自己报单，他们不担心客房里的东西被客人带走，他们跟陌生人相遇时，总会发自内心地报以友善的笑脸。我突然发现，之前我在国内积淀的那些防备习惯都十分可笑。当信任成为一种人与人之间相处的常态时，才会产生这种不设防的轻松体验。

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Chris Brown vs Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean’s Producer Details Chris Brown Fight When we first heard about the fight between Chris Brown and Frank Ocean it was unclearwho threw the first punch. However, Frank Ocean’s music producer, Michael Uzowuru has cleared things up with a blog post detailing his account of the fight. Via TMZ, Michael said the fight did initially start over a parking spot. Michael was with Frank and another guy named Chito. He said that when they arrived at the studio that day there was an orange Lamborghini parked in the spot that was labeled for Frank. They informed the front desk to move the car and found out that the car belonged to Chris Brown. According to Uzowuru, Breezy came out ten minutes later with a "big dude" and a "skinnier dude" -- and when Frank told Chris, "You parked in my spot, move" is when things escalated. The bigger guy with Chris punched Chito after the exchange. "Then instantly Chris and the other dude grab [Frank] and try to jump him,” he wrote. "There's no doubt in my mind the whole thing was a set up. Chris’s other guy proceeded to tackle Frank and sent him into a “big fake candle display laced with glass," adding, "Hence ... his finger being cut." Uzowuru said that Chris’ friend cornered Frank and pinned him up against the wall "while Chris was trying to beat the living "s---" out of [him]." Frank fought back, throwing elbow punches. Although it sounds like Chris was to blame from this account of the story, FrankOcean has decided not to press charges. “I’LL CHOOSE SANITY. NO CRIMINAL CHARGES. NO CIVIL LAWSUIT. FORGIVENESS, ALBEIT DIFFICULT, IS WISDOM,” he posted on his Tumblr. Michael ended his blog post with. “I don't know what type of demons Chris is facing, but I hope he clears them all and finds a new life rooted in love and light."

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Michelle Obama Tells Jimmy Fallon That They Listen to Fran… Michelle Obama Tells Jimmy Fallon That They Listen to Frank Ocean in the White HouseBy Evan Minsker on February 23, 2013 at 09:40 a.m.Last night, "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" welcomed First Lady Michelle Obama, who talked about the listening habits of the First Family. Obviously, they're all into Beyoncé, but she also noted that Sasha and Malia are Frank Ocean fans (via Consequence of Sound). Watch the interview, plus a bit where Fallon and Michelle both "mom dance", below.

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2013 Grammy Awards Winners: The Complete List The 55th Annual Grammy Awards are being handed out this afternoon, and many of them before this evening's telecast from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. We're updating all the winners here as they're announced:

Frank Ocean-Chris Brown police report: Gay slur, shooting … Frank Ocean-Chris Brown police report: Gay slur, shooting threatSinger Frank Ocean, shown at the GQ Men of the Year party in Los Angeles in 2011, does not want to press battery charges against singer Chris Brown, L.A. County sheriff's officials say. TMZ has the full police report from the recent fracas between Chris Brown and Frank Ocean in West Hollywood, and it provides ample new fodder in Chris Brown's quest to become America's super-villain. The report confirms much of what we already know about last month's incident. Ocean (the report uses his birth name, Christopher Breaux) alleges that Brown took his parking spot at Westlake Recording Studios in West Hollywood, and when confronted about it, Brown and several companions pummeled Ocean. But the report fills in a few details, including the new allegation that Ocean heard someone (he couldn't confirm if it was Brown or a member of his entourage) use a gay slur during the fight. Ocean has written about a same-sex love interest in the past. Furthermore, Ocean reported that during the fight, Brown said, "We can bust on you too," which is common street parlance for threatening to shoot him. Ocean has said he won't pursue charges and has forgiven Brown (though in a more existential fashion than a personal one), and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department has said it plans to close the case. But these new alleged details make the story even more disheartening. There may be some cosmic karma coming to Brown though. Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Jackie Lacey said Tuesday that there were "significant discrepancies" in the reports of Brown's court-ordered community service after his 2009 beating of then (and again current) girlfriendRihanna. Deputy Dist. Atty. Mary Murray asked a judge not to accept his community service documentation due to "at best sloppy documentation and at worst fraudulent reporting." Brown could be sent to jail if he does not fulfill that community service requirement to the judge's satisfaction.

Chris Brown in trouble for potentially submitting fraudule… Chris Brown in trouble for potentially submitting fraudulent community service documents LOS ANGELES – Controversial entertainer Chris Brown could be in big trouble. On Tuesday, L.A. County District Attorney Jackie Lacey announced that the singer failed to provide “credible, competent or verifiable evidence” that he completed his court-ordered community service, as allegations swirl that Brown may have fabricated his documents. On August 25, 2009 the singer was sentenced to 180 days of community labor and was granted permission to complete this order in his home state of Virginia as part of a five-year probationary for assault in the highly-publicized altercation with girlfriend, Rihanna. But whether or not he actually fulfilled such duties is now under suspicion. Bryan T. Norwood, the Chief of Police in Richmond, VA., wrote a letter to the judge on September 14, claiming Brown went above and beyond the call of duty and successfully completed 202 days of community service, with odd jobs including window washing and picking up trash. But Los Angeles officials aren’t buying it. In a motion filed by Deputy District Attorney Mary Murray, it was requested that the court decline to accept Brown’s community labor in Virginia due to what appears to be “significant discrepancies indicating at best sloppy documentation and at worst fraudulent reporting.” Brown’s mother has also been brought into the fold of question, as the documents indicate that the rapper supposedly frequently worked at Tappahannock Children's Center – a place where his mom was once a director and still has her own set of keys – and she submitted the times, location and types of duty Brown partook in. The detective who had been assigned to oversee his service was allegedly also told that she was not required to monitor him at the Children’s Center. According to TMZ, Brown was on tour during some days he was listed as having been serving the community, thus it is practically impossible that he was able to do so. The D.A. is asking that the courts not only reject Brown’s service submission, but order him to complete the days of labor in Los Angeles. And that’s not the only violation probation concern clouding the performer. TMZ also reported that openly gay singer Frank Ocean was called a “fa**ot” by Brown or one of his cohorts, before Brown punched him in the face and threatened to shoot him during an alleged brawl last week. Drama ensued as, according to Ocean’s statement to police, two of the singer’s posse jumped in to help Brown , pushing him into a corner and attempting to kick him. Ocean reportedly refused medical treatment initially, but was later taken to hospital. Earlier this week, a sheriff’s rep announced that the investigation over the assault will soon be closed without charges filed, and Ocean also released a statement on his Tumblr page to declare this he forgives Brown and simply wants “peace.” A rep for Brown did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Read more: http://tieba.baidu.com/mo/q/checkurl?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fentertainment%2F2013%2F02%2F05%2Fchris-brown-in-trouble-for-potentially-submitting-fraudulent-community-service%2F%23ixzz2K3r3LfKo&urlrefer=9b62465128fb78580f43527d46128a14

i'll choose sanity. no criminal charges. no civil lawsuit… as a child i thought if someone jumped me it would result in me murdering or mutilating a man. but as a man i am not a killer. i'm an artist and a modern person. i'll choose sanity. no criminal charges. no civil lawsuit. forgiveness, albeit... --Frank Ocean

GLAAD nominates Frank Ocean for Media Award The R&B singer is lauded for opening up about his relationship with a man.(Photo: Jason Kempin, Getty Images)STORY HIGHLIGHTS Other nominees across categories include USA TODAY, 'Glee' and 'Cloud Atlas' The awards honor "fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community" The three-part ceremony will be held beginning March 16 R&B phenom Frank Ocean is among many high-profile nominees for this year's GLAAD Media Awards. The LGBT advocacy group has singled out Ocean, as well as Gossip, Scissor Sisters, Rufus Wainwright and Adam Lambert, in the music category for the annual awards, which "recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives." Ocean made waves in the music world last year when he came out in a blog post as bisexual just ahead of the release of his Grammy-nominated debut, Channel Orange. In television, popular shows Glee, Grey's Anatomy,Modern Family, Smash and True Blood are among the nominations. Film nominees include The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Cloud Atlas, My Sister's Sister andParaNorman. Journalism nominees include Good Morning America, Sports Illustrated, Seventeen magazine and USA TODAY. The three-part Media Awards ceremony will be held March 16 in New York, April 20 in Los Angeles and May 11 in San Francisco.

We Met For a Reason

Physical Attraction Vs. Mental Connection

Trust Is Better Than Love

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Tyler, The Creator Recalls Being Helped By Frank Ocean As part of GQ magazine(TM)s Man Of The Year 2012 issue, Tyler The Creator praises "Channel Orange" and remembers when Frank Ocean helped him. The Odd Future collective’s infiltration into the worlds of music, fashion and television can obscure the fact that Frank Ocean was actually one of the first members of the crew sign a recording contract. Ocean was inked to Def Jam—where his work was shelved before he decided to release Nostalgia, Ultra on his own—before the“Yonkers” video went viral. In a brief interview with GQ magazine, Tyler the Creator reflected on those early days when he got a helping hand from Frank Ocean. “That’s my nigga, because I was broke as fvck a year and a couple months ago,” Tyler revealed, in a brief interview for GQ’s Men of the Year 2012 series. “He would take me and a couple other friends to random restaurants and meet all his other famous friends and shit. It was cool. It was like this other life I didn’t know. He had a nice ass car.” After signing a distribution deal with Sony, Tyler noted that the nice cars are spread around the rest of the crew. But he also praised his fellow Odd Future member’s solo debut, Channel Orange, which is close to being certified gold domestically. “I first heard Channel Orange like in pieces,” Tyler added. “[Frank Ocean] took me to the studio and played me pieces, and I was stoked. My favorite is “Sierra Leone.” I actually don’t know what the fvck he’s talking about on “Sierra Leone,” I just like the way it sounds if you want to know the truth.”

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Ne-Yo: The cat in the hat who's going to make Motown great… Ne-Yo: The cat in the hat who's going to make Motown great againWho is Ne-Yo? If your answer is: the man from The Matrix, you’re only half right. Ne-Yo is the reigning king of American R&B, a recent guest mentor on The X Factor and a singer whose music is probably nestling somewhere on your teenager’ s iPod. The 30-year-old from Las Vegas, who did indeed take his stage name from Keanu Reeve’s character in Hollywood sci-fi movie The Matrix (he was born Shaffer Smith), has sold 30 million records and won three Grammy awards by performing his own super-smooth pop numbers. He has also written hits for Cheryl Cole, Beyoncé and Justin Bieber, while almost single-handedly reviving the art of the gentlemen's dress hat (today, he’s sporting a natty fedora, worn at a jaunty angle). And, as if that isn’t enough, he is now on a mission to save Motown Records, having recently been appointed Senior Vice President in charge of A&R. The job, once occupied by Smokey Robinson, will see him developing new talent for a label that revolutionised pop in the Sixties. Even a hit-maker as accomplished as Ne-Yo is willing to learn, however. And, after taking on his new executive role, he wasted no time in seeking advice from Berry Gordy, Jr., the Detroit music legend who launched Motown on an unsuspecting world in 1959. ‘Meeting Berry blew my mind,’ says Ne-Yo, peering up at me from under the brim of his hat. ‘He told me about the l meetings the label used to hold in Detroit. He would ask staff what they’d buy with their last dollar: the latest Motown single or a sandwich.

Frank Ocean on his coming-out letter: 'I hadn't been happy… Frank Ocean on his coming-out letter: 'I hadn't been happy in so long' Frank Ocean -- whose debut album, "Channel Orange," has garnered critical acclaim -- spoke to GQ about the letter that rocked the hip-hop world. (0)C GQ/Peggy Sirota Published: Nov. 20, 2012 at 3:18 PM By KATE STANTON, Frank Ocean, R&B singer and Odd Future member, made hip-hop history last July after posting a letter to his Tumblr page describing the deep feelings he had for another man, his "first love." The 25-year-old received an outpouring of public support from his peers after the post -- both Russell Simmons and Tyler the Creator praised his courage -- an exceptional moment for an industry that had yet to count a major openly gay artist. In an interview with GQ, Ocean spoke to his motivation for writing the letter that made headlines. "I was just like, "F*** it. Talk about it, don't talk about it—talk about this." No more mystery. Through with that," Ocean said. The singer also talked about how he felt after writing the letter: The night I posted it, I cried like a f***ing baby. It was like all the frequency just clicked to a change in my head. All the receptors were now receiving a different signal, and I was happy. I hadn't been happy in so long. I've been sad again since, but it's a totally different take on sad. There's just some magic in truth and honesty and openness. Whatever I said in that letter, before I posted it, seemed so huge. But when you come out the other side, now your brain—instead of receiving fear—sees "Oh, s*** happened and nothing happened." Brain says, "Self, I'm fine." I look around, and I'm touching my f***ing limbs, and I'm good. Before anybody called me and said congratulations or anything nice, it had already changed. It wasn't from outside. It was completely in here, in my head. And on how he felt it his industry might respond: I had those fears. In black music, we've got so many leaps and bounds to make with acceptance and tolerance in regard to that issue. It reflects something just ingrained, you know. When I was growing up, there was nobody in my family—not even my mother—who I could look to and be like, "I know you've never said anything homophobic." So, you know, you worry about people in the business who you've heard talk that way. Some of my heroes coming up talk recklessly like that. It's tempting to give those views and words—that ignorance—more attention than they deserve. Very tempting. Ocean, who never referred to himself as gay or bisexual in the Tumblr post, declined to answer when GQ asked him if he was bisexual: "You can move to the next question. ... As a writer, as a creator, I'm giving you my experiences. But just take what I give you. You ain't got to pry beyond that."

Frank Ocean on bisexuality: Life is dynamic Frank Ocean knows that he broke ground as an artist by openly discussing his sexuality earlier this year, and you'll get no false humility from him about it. The musician, who's one of GQ's men of the year, tells the magazine that he did decide to post a letter about a same-sex relationship on his Tumblr just ahead of the release of his album "Channel Orange" because he knew "it had to be in concert with one of the most brilliant pieces of art that has come out in my generation." "Some people said, 'He’s saying he fell in love with a guy for hype.' As if that’s the best hype you can get in hip-hop or black music," Ocean says. "So I knew that if I was going to say what I said, it had to be in concert with one of the most brilliant pieces of art ... And that’s what I did. Why can I say that? Why I don’t have to affect all this humility and s*** is because I worked my a** off. I worked my face off." He knew how he wanted to present his honesty, but that didn't make him less afraid that his frankness would put his career off course. "In black music, we’ve got so many leaps and bounds to make with acceptance and tolerance in regard to that issue," he tells GQ. "It reflects something just ingrained, you know. When I was growing up, there was nobody in my family - not even my mother - who I could look to and be like, 'I know you’ve never said anything homophobic.' So, you know, you worry about people in the business who you’ve heard talk that way." Ocean's referenced both men and women in the sultry lines of his acclaimed music, but does that mean he sees himself as bisexual? When GQ asked, Ocean instructed that they move on to the next question before adding, "I'll respectfully say that life is dynamic and comes along with dynamic experiences, and the same sentiment that I have towards genres of music, I have towards a lot of labels and boxes," he said. "I'm in this business to be creative ... I'm not a centerfold. I'm not trying to sell you s3x. People should pay attention to that in the letter: I didn't need to label it for it to have impact," Ocean continued. "Because people realize everything that I say is so relatable, because when you're talking about romantic love, both sides in all scenarios feel the same s***. As a writer, as a creator, I'm giving you my experiences. ... I'm giving you what I feel like you can feel. The other s***, you can't feel. You can't feel a box. You can't feel a label."

Ocean-ography: GQ Men of the Year Men of the Year Ocean-ography Yes, he made the album of 2012. (Just ask him, he'll tell you.) But that was just the second biggest moment of Frank Ocean's year. Here, while wearing the sport coats of the season and surrounded by his whole Odd Future crew, the ascendant singer opens up to Amy Wallace about his crazy year—including the bomb he dropped on the hip-hop world

Grammys 2013 Predictions: Best New Artist Frank Ocean and Gotye are all but certain to receive Grammy nominations for Best New Artist. One Direction and fun. are also likely to make the cut. After that, expect a brawl for the fifth slot involving Carly Rae Jepsen, The Lumineers and Emeli Sande, among others. The Grammy nominations will be announced on a live TV special on Dec. 5. LL Cool J and Taylor Swift are set to co-host the one-hour show. The awards will be presented on Feb. 10. Ocean, 25, drew praise and support for revealing that his first love was a man. Such disclosures are still rare in the worlds of hip-hop and urban contemporary. Ocean’s Channel Orange, which debuted and peaked at #2 on The Billboard 200 in July, is expected to receive a nomination for Album of the Year. It’s also a lock to win for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Ocean would be only the second African American male solo artist to win Best New Artist, following John Legend.

End of White Christian Strategy Double click on the image to see it in full screen. This chart comes from the Public Religion Research Institute and their findings are consistent with what Americans saw in the 2012 election – the older someone was – the more religious and more likely they were to vote for a Republican wherein the younger they were – the more likely the were to be unaffiliated with any religion and more likely to vote Democratic. I am very happy to see a more diverse America; it is far more desirable to see multiple groups with voting influence as opposed to just one – the religious white. As a non-religious person – I am very content to see people practice their faiths without fear of government influence or involvement … I would fight for their right to do so. But as a non-religious person – I do not want anyone’s religious beliefs to influence, muddy or corrupt a secular, good governance policy. I firmly believe in the separation of Church and State to protect both the Church and the State; I believe in this to protect the rights of the minority and to avoid persecuting others for their beliefs or lack thereof. And now – Republicans realize they have to branch out to more than just white evangelicals. They’re going to need to win people in the non-religious groups and non-white groups. That’s going to force the Republican party to change some of its policy positions and I welcome the day when we have some sane Republicans to consider for government. Unfortunately – that day doesn’t currently exist. You can find the full survey HERE; an excerpt: When viewed through the lens of religion and race, the voting coalitions of Romney and Obama appear starkly different. Nearly 8-in-10 (79%) voters in Romney’s coalition are white Christians. By contrast, just over one-third (35%) of voters in Obama’s coalition are white Christians. The foundation of Romney’s base consists primarily of white evangelical Protestants, who constitute 40% of his coalition. Obama’s coalition rests on two very different groups: minority Christians—a group that includes black, Asian, Hispanic, and mixed-race Christians—(31%) and the religiously unaffiliated (25%). Notably, Obama’s religious coalition resembles the religious composition of younger voters, while Romney’s religious coalition resembles the religious composition of senior voters. For example, 26% of Millennial voters are white Christians, compared to 72% of senior voters.

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Frank Ocean Had A 'Peaceful But Active Year' Frank Ocean Had A 'Peaceful But Active Year' Reserved singer shares a few words about his breakthrough year on GQMen of the Year red carpet.

FRANK OCEAN REACTS TO HOW MANY "PEOPLE F*CK WITH" HIM NOW … FRANK OCEAN REACTS TO HOW MANY "PEOPLE F*CK WITH" HIM NOW THURSDAY, NOV 15, 2012 5:00PM R&B singer Frank Ocean recently discussed the outpouring of support he has received from the music industry and the bundles of artists who want to collaborate with him since coming out as a bisexual last summer. Rather than shy away, Ocean said he fully embraces the public co-signs. When asked about the overwhelming number of artists who want to work with him these days, he responded, "That's not a problem. It's not, like, a tragedy. It's cool, it's awesome, it just means people f--- with me, and that's cool." (MTV) This week, OutKast's Andre 3000 said he took pride in collaborating with Ocean and getting attached to his Channel Orange LP last summer. "Frank Ocean, he let me hear the song, he said, 'I just want you to tell a story. Honestly, I don't care what it is, just tell a story.' And when I got the track, I just started writing to it and I was just, I'm just happy to be a part of that whole movement and his whole movement because he has become a whole 'nother kind of icon in today's age. So I was just happy to be a part of that album. And so all of these collaborations have been blessings for me, I don't reach out like, 'Hey, I want you to do this.' Drake, Lil Wayne, all those guys, they reach out and say, 'Let's do this.' I just want to do good for them, I don't want to mess their songs up." (Fuse TV) Ocean's brave decision also won the admiration of Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys. During the drive she talks about music in a soft voice. Alicia's been listening to Frank Ocean lately. She appreciates his songwriting--he cowrote "One Thing" on her new album--and admires the courage of the open letter he wrote about his sexuality. "That was super brave and I'm so glad that he wrote it," she says. "He is the voice for so many people. We're all boxed in to these stupid things that we're taught is the way we're supposed to be and it's so ridiculous. There are so many people that need a champion to assure them that no matter who you are, you are a beautiful person. That doesn't change the fact that you're talented or intelligent. Thank God that we have come to this place where we can actually know and be more open to the fact that people come in all different ways. And that's great because it's a very boring world otherwise." (Complex) A few months ago, Frank came clean on releasing his open letter last Independence Day. He said that his open letter was written in December 2011 with a view to include it in the albu***eeve notes in order to pre-empt speculation that might arise from some of its songs addressing men. "I knew that I was writing in a way that people would ask questions," he said. "I knew that my star was rising, and I knew that if I waited I would always have somebody that I respected be able to encourage me to wait longer, to not say it till who knows when." The Odd Future member also downplayed the risk in his coming out. "People are just afraid of things too much ... Sure, evil exists, extremism exists. Somebody could commit a hate crime and hurt me. But they could do the same just because I'm black. They could do the same just because I'm American." (Guardian)

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Ne-Yo: Obama's Unofficial 2012 Election Anthem Obama's Unofficial 2012 Election Anthem Is Finally Here Back in 2008, Will.i.am's "Yes We Can" became the un0fficial anthem of then Senator Barack Obama's campaign for President. Obama's 2012 reelecti0n campaign hasn't had a similar unofficial song to inspire folks to head to the p0lls—until now. The same folks behind "Yes We Can" have teamed up to capture the spirit and the message of the 2012 Obama campaign with the just-released track, "Forward."

Happy Birthday Frank Ocean! Happy Birthday Frank Ocean!Posted: Oct 28, 2012 by Kaitlin Stevens ShareThis R&B crooner Frank Ocean turns 25 today, and The Source would like to take this opportunity to give him a birthday shout out. You could say 24 was a big year for the Odd Future-affiliated musician. He revealed some shocking details about his personal life with his fans, released a number one album, toured the country, performed on Saturday Night Live, and became a household name. I have a feeling 25 will be a pretty big year for Frank as well. Some pictures that surfaced the net recently of him in the studio with Jay-Z and Pharrell are an indicator of that prediction coming true. Have a good one, Frank! Do the money dance one time. We all can't wait to see the many great things the future holds for someone as special as you. Kaitlin Stevens

Frank Ocean Says “I Quit” So, what is Frank Ocean trying to do this time? Is this some ploy for attention to make a 4th Quarter push? I don’t put a thing past Frank Ocean. He’s a talented young man, but not above a lil’ publicity. Apparently on his Tumblr, he posted “Yea, I Quit”: Now, we know that boy ain’t quitting nothing. If he’s quitting anything, maybe it something deviant and weird. But, not music. So, with that said, what do you think Frank Ocean is quitting?

Alicia Keys Records Song With Frank Ocean For New Album 'G… Alicia Keys Records Song With Frank Ocean For New Album 'Girl On Fire' 20th October 2012, 09:40 The 'Empire State Of Mind' singer hits the studio with Odd Future star on the last day of recording the album.CommentsYou may also like: Alicia Keys: "Me And Beyonce Have Play Dates With Our Children" – Audio Latest Alicia Keys News Alicia Keys has recorded a new song with Frank Ocean that could feature on her forthcoming new album 'Girl On Fire'. The singer teamed up with the Odd Future rapper and producer on the last day of recording for the album, which is due to be released at the end of November. Alicia posted a picture of the pair together on Twitter, with the message: "Look who stopped in on me in the stu on my last day of recording!!! "Would u want to hear what a song from us sounds like??" Alicia has already made it known that she is a fan of Ocean, who released his debut album 'Channel Orange' earlier this year. The 'Empire State Of Mind' singer tweeted this picture from the studio, where she had been recording with Frank Ocean: (picture: Twitter)"I really appreciate Frank Ocean’s lyrical style, I appreciate the way that he can kind of draw you into this personal space, but it's still lyrical," she told the New York Times. "It's almost poetic, in a way, but it's very personal at the same time." Alicia's new album 'Girl On Fire' is due to be released on 26th November.

THE FRANK OCEAN EFFECT THE FRANK OCEAN EFFECT How important is it for a big name celebrity to publicly come out? Talia: Why should celebrities have to come out? If they’re seen with a guy or girl, they’re seen. It shouldn't be, “By the way, I’m gay.” Fred: If you’re a big artist, it’s right to come out because your fans want to know who you are before they buy your music. You shouldn’t be telling people a different story than what’s in your lyrics. Just say it. Look how it turned out for Frank [Ocean]. Nobody really cared. Syd: Coming out shouldn’t be a big deal, ever. It was great for [Frank] to get that [letter] off his chest, but he didn’t do it for everyone else. Shayne: We shouldn't look up to celebrities in that sense. All they’re doing is giving us a product. We’re supposed to appreciate what they give us. Giving them godly power, that’s too much. Some see Queen Latifah's refusal to speak on her s3xuality as a sign of shame. Do you agree? Talia: Maybe someone with lower self-esteem who is gay would feel better because it’s so hard out there. But if the celebrity wants to keep their power to themselves and just make money, let them be. If they want to empower a community, that’s great. It’s a choice. Syd: We act like she was never in Set It Off [laughs]. She hasn’t said anything, but she hasn’t talked about marrying a man, either. I’ve seen her in public holding hands with a woman. A lot of people have. She’s not hiding anything. She just wants privacy. Don’t labels help people identify with each other? Or should we not use them at all in this age? Syd: Frank never said he was gay. Just like me. We just do what we do. It is what it is. I like girls right now, but that may change. Shayne: Labeling should be left to the person that’s being questioned. In Frank’s position, if he felt like he was gay or bis3xual, he should have said it [not anyone else]. It’s not always a good thing to label people. You don’t know whether that’s their truth and you could be hurting them. Frank could be saying he’s straight, but just had that one experience. How do you define “straight”? Talia: I say I’m straight because I know in the future I would end up with a guy, regardless of who I’d see before that. I thought I was bi, but realized I wasn’t attracted to girls the same way I am to guys. I just saw it as: You’re an interesting person, our personalities go well together and I don’t care that you’re a girl. People are always changing how they feel about what they wear or eat. It’s not for society to understand. Chai: I find that people automatically think being trans is related to s3xuality. It’s not. It’s gender. And they automatically think, You’re trans so you’re a gay man. No, I’m a straight man that comes from a special experience. My s3xuality and gender are not the same thing, so don’t use the wrong pronouns and disrespect me. Who’s the most homophobic rapper alive? Fred: Waka Flocka is really homophobic. I hear him say the “F” word a lot on his mixtapes and albums. Shayne: Eminem, even though I’ve forgiven him. Chai: I feel like Lil Wayne’s homophobic, but you gotta battle your own demons first… We all saw him kiss his “daddy,” Birdman. That appears to be not so heteros3xual to me. Talia: I stopped listening to Tyler, the Creator. I don’t remember [the exact song title] but it was something LGBT offensive. I’m not going to support your music if you disrespect the community I’m in. Syd: It must have not been that serious if you can’t remember the song [laughs]. I used to get offended by little stuff like lyrics, and then I just stopped. He doesn't hate gay people. Fag is just a word that we've turned into something else—a lame person. If someone’s trying to hurt me, they can be yelling anything. Jay-Z made a power move by publicly stating his support of gay marriage. How much weight does that cosign hold in hip-hop?

Frank Ocean Tops Kanye West For 'AskMen's Top 49 Most Infl… Frank Ocean Tops Kanye West For 'AskMen's Top 49 Most Influential Men' List Posted: 10/10/2012 3:20 pm EDT Updated: 10/10/2012 3:51 pm EDTDespite popular belief, Kanye West is not leading the pack among the list of this year’s influential men. In fact, fellow Odd Future affiliate and singer-songwriter, Frank Ocean topped the multi-platinum rapper for AskMen’s 2012 'Top 49 Most Influential Men' list. According to the lifestyle website, British fictional character, James Bond came out on top for the seventh annual list, followed by Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt and former U.S. President, Bill Clinton nailing at number two and three, respectively. While Frank Ocean netted at number 8, leaving West in his trail at 31. After a month of more than 500,000 votes, the list was curated by readers who determined which influential public male figure made the biggest impact this year, while also defining what it means to be a man of influence in 2012. “Despite the regular reminders that our gender has reached its end, AskMen's Top 49 list offers up plenty of examples of men who have sustained success -- and others who found it anew through reinventing themselves, just as many of our readers have had to in recent years,” AskMen Editor-in-chief, James Bassil said in a press release. “Through 2012, Top 49 staples like Kanye West and Jose Mourinho have kept building on what they've always been good at, while new arrivals like Snoop Lion have yielded their influence through new paths. We're especially excited to see adventurers like Elon Musk and Felix Baumgartner on the final list -- bring on the new space age!”

Ester Dean talks new movie ‘Pitch Perfect’, calls Frank … Ester Dean talks new movie ‘Pitch Perfect’, calls Frank Ocean the new Luther Vandross by Chris Witherspoon October 4, 2012 at 10:12 AM Ester Dean is only 26-years-old, but has a resume that parallels some of the music industry’s long-time veterans. She has written hits for Rihanna, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Monica, Usher and more. The “Drop It Low” singer is making her acting debut in the film Pitch Perfect which in now playing in select theaters and can be seen nationwide tomorrow. In the musical comedy, which follows an all-girls a cappella group “The Bellas” as they try to beat a reigning a cappella group, Dean takes on the role of Cynthia Rose, a college introvert with an incredible gift for music. “Nobody was like ‘oh she’s new,’” Dean said about her debut acting gig, during an interview with theGrio’s Chris Witherspoon. “We all had a big task at hand with learning all the dances and listening to the music, so we didn’t have time for nerves or anything like that.” Dean’s character in the film is openly lesbian, and she spoke out about the acceptance o***BT artists like Frank Ocean, among other musicians within the current hip-hop and R&B community. “Frank Ocean’s awesome. I call Frank Ocean the new Luther Vandross, because you know Luther was gay, I believe… and women didn’t give a damn.” In the film Dean covers the song “S&M,” a tune she wrote that eventually was made famous by Rihanna. “It was weird, because when they showed me I was gonna sing it [“S&M”], I said ‘well you know I wrote that song, right.’”

“Channel Orange:” A Glimpse into Unrequited Love “Channel Orange:” A Glimpse into Unrequited Love By Janita Chalam Tue, 10/02/2012 - 23:42Image courtesy of cdn.stereogum.comCouched in disillusionment and a drug-filled haze, Frank Ocean’s freshman album is a deeply personal narrative that draws the listener into his heartbreak. In mid-July of this year, rising R&B artist Frank Ocean released his new album “Channel Orange.” The album was heavily anticipated by R&B lovers, especially in the wake of several popular songs released by Ocean in 2011 such as “Thinkin Bout You,” “Novacane” and “We All Try.” Ocean’s style of songwriting gained a following because it offered a new depth and a well-needed break from mainstream music’s debasement of R&B. The anticipation of the album was furthered by Ocean’s release of a heartfelt letter in early July, which detailed his first and passionate, yet one-sided love for another man. Ocean is a narrator. Within the context of the album, we can see that he offers us something deeply personal, but he presents it through stories in an imagined universe of disillusioned individuals lost in a drug-filled haze. The album begins with the track “Start,” which simulates a video game starting. With this we enter Ocean’s reality. He begins with “Thinkin About You” and “Sierra Leone,” two songs similar in their washed-down beats. Ocean shows off his refined falsetto and even slips into rap in “Sierra Leone, changing the key near the end as he is singing a lullaby to his imagined baby girl. It seems as though he is searching for something, both in the musical and metaphorical sense, but he is not sure what. “Sweet Life” has a more concrete theme. Ocean sings about the privileged life of those living in Ladera Heights, Los Angeles. The track is a bit more up-tempo, and Ocean adds a few more piano chords to the background. This is the first track in which he really delves into the topic of drugs, a theme common in his songs. He sings, “The water’s blue, swallow the pill/Keepin’ it surreal.” The mellow background creates a lazy atmosphere, and we are almost caught up in the sweet life ourselves. But between the muted bass and the way Ocean sings the chorus with a hint of contempt, there is yet a note of dissatisfaction. “Super Rich Kids” changes the tempo of the album, although the theme continues from the previous song. The song begins with a heavy, pounding piano riff and the refrain, a rap about the drugged and weary lives of the “Super Rich Kids.” From the first verse, Ocean becomes one of these kids, caught up in the whirl of high-living and hedonism. As the piano continues its languid thunk, Ocean proclaims, “Too many white lies and white lines/Super rich kids with nothing but loose ends/Super rich kids with nothing but fake friends.” In the bridge, however, Ocean offers a pearl of true sentiment: “Real love, I’m searching for a real love.” Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt is featured and raps in his usual drawl, which seems perfect for the tempo of this song. Then comes “Pilot Jones,” in which Ocean complains about a lover who is too distant. “I just don’t know why I keep on trying to keep a grown woman sober,” sings Ocean. Yet he is wistfullace, but instead reaches a bitter conclusion: “I can’t trust no one.” Ocean ends his story with his second to last track, “Forrest Gump.” Over a wistful and mellowed beat, Ocean declares his deep passion for his lover “Forrest Gump” one last time. He resigns himself to the fact that his love will never be returned, but rejoices in his memories through the simple lyric: “I won’t forget you.” The song fades out with a sweet yet melancholic whistling. In this album, Ocean allows us to peer into the depths of his emotion, and there we find a dulled but unquenched yearning. We feel the pain of his unrequited love, but by the end we share his disillusionment and weary numbness. And so we are left with a bitter aftertaste: love hurts, and life isn’t that great either.

Grammys 2013: An early look at album of the year The Grammy nominations will be unveiled Dec. 5 Frank Ocean The R&B-focused contributor to local hip-hop rabble-rousers Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, Ocean released his major label debut, "Channel Orange," in July. It has sold about 324,000 copies in the U.S. Grammy potential Recording Academy voters have tried in recent years to welcome in new artists who put a spin on old traditions, whether it be the turned-to-11 folk rock of Mumford & Sons or the slick, decade-hopping soulful pop of Bruno Mars. Ocean is harder to classifier than either of those Grammy-approved examples, but as much as "Channel Orange" traffics in modestly ambient, electronic-tinged arrangements, it welcomes to the landscape a young artist who emphasizes songwriting. What's more, Ocean has already worked with Kanye West, Beyonce and Justin Bieber, among others, giving him the mainstream stamp-of-approval voters love, and he raised his profile with appearances on "Saturday Night Live" and the MTV "Video Music Awards." Grammy deserving One of the most anticipated debuts of the year, "Channel Orange" was also one of the most ambitious. Songs like the nearly 10-minute "Pyramids" are borderline psychedelic, while "PinkMatter" showcases the fragility in Ocena's voice. Meanwhile, single "Bad Religion" uses little more than an organ and conversational singing to turn a tale of heartbreak into a nail-biter.

Alicia Keys Opens Up About Her Respect For Frank Ocean (PH… Alicia Keys Opens Up About Her Respect For Frank Ocean by BlogXilla for Global Grind StaffSinger Alicia Keys is pictured arriving with her son Egypt at the ITV studios for a guest appearance on the "Alan Carr: Chatty Man" show.Alicia Keys was on full up mommy duty while handling some promo duties in London recently. The beautiful mother stopped by the ITV studios for a guest appearance on The Alan Carr: Chatty Man show as she gears up to release her new album. While Alicia has been off the music scene for awhile now, raising her baby Egypt with hubby Swizz Beatz, she still has some informed opinions about the brightest lights out there in the industry. DETAILS: Word?! Jay-Z Didn't Like Alicia Keys' What!??? In a recent interview with the New York Times, the "Girl On Fire" singer opened up about her appreciation for R&B singer Frank Ocean. “As a lyricist you love to hear other great lyrics or other great concepts,” she said. “I really appreciate Frank Ocean’s lyrical style, I appreciate the way that he can kind of draw you into this personal space, but it’s still lyrical. It’s almost poetic, in a way, but it’s very personal at the same time.” Alicia goes on to say that she used Frank as one of her inspirations for her new album, Girl On Fire. Head over to New York Times to read their full article and check out more pics of Alicia and Egypt in London in our gallery. Read more: http://tieba.baidu.com/mo/q/checkurl?url=http%3A%2F%2Fglobalgrind.com%2Fentertainment%2Falicia-keys-holding-baby-egypt-london-photos%23ixzz27hOn11v8&urlrefer=fa01de9d89b360356d46771dc35009ae

Frank Ocean leads I'll Be Your Mirror Day 1 Frank Ocean leads I'll Be Your Mirror Day 1 Saturday September 22, 2012 11:01 AM By Glenn Gamboa Frank Ocean walked onstage at Pier 36 in Manhattan early this morning, without any fanfare beyond audience screams of recognition, and went about his business of reshaping R&B. One of the year's breakout stars, Ocean may still be best known by many for his revelation in July that he had been in love with a man. But that designation is changing with the release of his excellent “Channel Orange” album and a string of high-profile impressive performances, on MTV's Video Music Awards, “Saturday Night Live” and now headlining the first day of All Tomorrow's Parties first festival in New York, I'll Be Your Mirror. Ocean, who the festival landed through this year's curator and Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Dulli, showed off his stunning vocal skills early on with “Thinkin' Bout You,” going from his lowest register to falsetto effortlessly. Songs that quiet and personal don't always work in a festival atmosphere, but Ocean's controlled passion had the crowd hanging on his words. He quickly moved to some of “Channel Orange”'s more up-tempo, if not necessarily upbeat, songs — the crafty “Forrest Gump,” “Sierra Leone” and “Crack Rock” — to prove that danceable R&B doesn't have to be dumbed-down. Onstage, Ocean said he threw out his planned setlist. Sensing that he had the crowd's full support, he was able to show how he plans to stretch R&B's boundaries, showing an indie-rock vibe on “Strawberry Swing” and adding some rough guitars to the sleek soul of “Novacane.” He closed with the ambitious 10-minute-plus R&B suite “Pyramids,” tracing the role of women from Cleopatra to modern-day strip clubs, giving up the beat only to showcase a Prince-like guitar solo. Ocean's no-nonsense approach fit in well with I'll Be Your Mirror's other opening-night acts, from Philip Glass and Tyondai Braxton's minimalist soundscapes to Janeane Garofalo's rapid-fire stand-up comedy. Garofalo, who said she had trouble finding the Pier 36 complex on the East River until she spotted a pack of hipsters, riffed on everything from becoming sober to the racial composition of zombies in “The Walking Dead” to questionable marketing. “[Saying] 'mancave' and 'bucket list' to me is like a punch in the face,” she said, though the punishing hard-core of Lightning Bolt that began shortly after on the main stage was far more aggressive. It was another sign of how I'll Be Your Mirror was designed to run the gamut of today's culture. SETLIST: Summer Remains / Thinkin' Bout You / Forrest Gump / Sierra Leone / Crack Rock / Swim Good / Strawberry Swing/Made in America / Lovecrimes / Novacane / Pyramids

Lil Wayne's "No Frank Ocean" Slur Is the New "No Homo" Lil Wayne's "No Frank Ocean" Slur Is the New "No Homo" By Victor Gonzalez Mon., Sep. 17 2012 at 12:00 PM1There's a new way of declaring "no homo" before complimenting another dude's ridiculous abs or quipping that homie's butt sags in JNCO jeans. His name is Frank Ocean. Lil Wayne has reduced the Odd Future crooner andsexually explorative breakthrough R&B star to a questionably homophobic slang on his latest track, a remix of Future's "Turn on the Lights." Instead of yelling "no homo," Wayne claims "no Frank Ocean" when his sexual orientation's threatened. And just so there's no confusion, Weezy also admits on the track that he eats "pussy for breakfast." The "Turn on the Lights" remix surfaced earlier this morning, about two weeks after the Young Money Cash Money capo dropped his latest mixtape, Dedication 4. On "Lights," Wayne raps, "Tell her I skate/I ain't got no worries/No Frank Ocean, I'm straight," replacing his once-ubiquitous "no homo" phrase with an unnecessary personal jab. Ocean has yet to comment and Weezy hasn't addressed the controversial line, but the lyrics in question have sparked debate. "No offense to Tunechi," writes Hip Hop Wired's Kazeem Famuyide, "but Future's version definitely has a little bit more feeling behind it." Rap Radar calls "Turn on the Lights" an "obnoxious single," blasting it as one of "various records" that Weezy's jumped on as of late. Meanwhile,Pitchfork says it's "extremely raunchy" but "more engaging" than anything onDedication 4. What do you think? Is the remix better than the original? Or just lazy, homophobic crap?

Frank Ocean’s ‘SNL’ Debut: Watch “Thinkin Bout You” A… Frank Ocean’s ‘SNL’ Debut: Watch “Thinkin Bout You” And “Pyramids” Carl Williott September 15th, 2012" Thinkin Bout You" Gets An Extra Life FRANK'S VMA PRAISEFellow artists swooned over his restrained performance. Frank Ocean made his Saturday Night Live debut on the September 15 season premiere with two knockout performances. His first song was his now-staple “Thinkin Bout You,” followed by the second half of “Pyramids” (which we predicted!). For both songs, Ocean was in front of a string of old (but functioning) arcade games, accompanied by John Mayer and a couple other non-John Mayer guitarists, as well as a drummer. “Thinkin Bout You” is not an easy one to sing live, and Ocean seemed a little nervous during the first verse. But honestly, we liked this performance even better than his spare VMA campfire take of the same song. With the guitars whimpering all around him, the performance had more heft and drama. Check it out up top, and click through to watch “Pyramids,” which Ocean closes out by walking over to an arcade game as Mayer noodles away and it was pretty much the coolest.

Rita Ora Hails Frank Ocean's MTV VMAs 2012 Performance As … Rita Ora Hails Frank Ocean's MTV VMAs 2012 Performance As "Beautiful" 8th September 2012, 12:32 The 'Party & BS (How We Do)' singer says she was moved by the 'Pyramids' star's unique performance.Rita Ora has revealed she is a huge fan of R&B star Frank Ocean and has hailed his performance at the MTV Video MusicAwards 2012 (VMAs) as "beautiful". The 'R.I.P.' singer was in attendance at this year's VMAs, which she attended dressed in a unique sheer catsuit with silver detailing, and has spoken out about her admiration for the 'Pyramids' singer after his live performance of 'Thinkin Bout You' at Thursday's (6th September) awards show. "I love Frank Ocean," Rita revealed to MTV News this week. "I thought [his VMAs performance] was so sensitive and sincere. "It was so kind of clean," the 21 year-old singer explained. "It was just his voice. It was beautiful. I loved it. "It was just amazing. It just filled the whole room up, it was incredible," Rita added. "I could watch a whole show of Frank Ocean. Rita good friend and recent collaborator Conor Maynard has also said he is a big fan of Frank Ocean and would love to work with him after recording one of Frank's songs for his new album 'Contrast'. Check out a picture of Rita Ora on the red carpet of the VMAs 2012 this week below:'Party & BS (How We Do)' singer Rita launched her debut album 'ORA' in the UK last month which went on to top the UK album chart. After the record's release Beyonce posted an update on her website praising Rita Orafor the success of 'ORA' and naming 'Shine Ya Light' as her favourite track from the release. Rita Ora has promised to announce the third single from 'ORA' sometime in the coming weeks.

Frank Ocean Makes Us Cry - VMAs 2012 (Pictures) Frank Ocean Makes Us Cry - VMAs 2012 (Pictures)By Deena Bustillo on September 6, 2012Singer Frank Ocean performs onstage during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Source: Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America) more pics »Frank Ocean's performance was an emotional one (Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)Frank Ocean got a shoutout from host Kevin Hart at the very beginning of the MTV VMAs tonight, then he took the stage in a very emotional performance that captivated the audience and the Internet. His performance was one of the most talked about of the whole show, and for good reason. The star, who announced his relationship with a man in a blog post a few months back, performed “Thinkin’ Bout You" in his signature bandana on the stage. Other highlights from the show included multiple wins by One Direction, Chris Brown's big win, Rebel Wilson's pube bikini shirt, and much more. Rihanna took home Video of the Year, and the show ended with a performance by Taylor Swift in short shorts and a striped red shirt. Cute! See more Frank Ocean pics here:Singer Frank Ocean performs onstage during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)more pics »Singer Frank Ocean performs onstage during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)more pics »

Frank Ocean Performs 'Thinkin Bout You' At VMAs, Fans React Frank Ocean Performs 'Thinkin Bout You' At VMAs, Fans React by Nadeska Alexis For music lovers who still weren't privy to the talents of Frank Ocean, hopefully his performance on Thursday night (September 6) pointed you in the right direction. Ocean's name has been plastered across headlines for the past few weeks thanks to the debut of his Channel Orange album and the s3xual revelation that preceded it, but Thursday night (September 6) at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, that all seemed like the distant past during his serene performance.

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The Meaning of Frank Ocean The Meaning of Frank Ocean When the up-and-coming musician came out, he drew praise from celebrities and his hip-hop collaborators, and revived the question of whether gays have a place in the industry.“It was sheer joy because he was the first national well-known artist to come out and announce his sexuality,” says Lloyd Thurston “Gyant” Dinwiddie, referring to Ocean as the first black artist to come out to a hip-hop audience. Gyant, the gay media personality and blogger at Gyant Unplugged,was one of the first to share the story online. “Frank Ocean is cemented in music history forever. Anyone who has walked in the LGBT shoes knows that story. His message related to people, and for him it was a weight lifted off his shoulder.” July 4, 2012, marked a declaration of freedom for 24-year-old R&B soul singer Ocean. It was his coming-out party, and we’d all been invited to the virtual parade. His image, that of a serious-looking, handsome young man with a strong jaw line, a short beard, and a short fade haircut, was circulating along with his letter. Those who hadn’t previously heard of Ocean quickly learned that his announcement was significant, and especially significant to watchers of hip-hop. But it wasn’t a shock to everyone. “I was like, What’s the big deal? It’s not like we all don’t know homosexuality exists and has its place in hip-hop,” says Reggie Osse, entertainment attorney, author, former TV executive, and host of The Combat Jack Show. Osse has represented artists including Damon Dash, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Puffy, and DMX. He was instrumental in helping Jay-Z secure his first recording deal. “I was really happy that Frank Ocean took his life and career into his own hands and made his proclamation,” says Osse. “It’s the first announcement of someone making a statement willingly. But let’s not act like this doesn’t exist.” Frank ocean’s letter spoke of an unrequited love. More than simply coming out, Ocean was inviting the world into his emotional state at a vulnerable moment. In beautiful prose Ocean shared the raw intensity of wanting to fully experience love with the object of his affection and being met with an unwilling heart. I sat there and told my friend how I felt. I wept as the words left my mouth. I grieved for them, knowing I could never take them back for myself. He patted my back. He said kind things. He did his best, but he wouldn’t admit the same. He had to go back inside soon. It was late and his girlfriend was waiting for him upstairs. He wouldn’t tell me the truth about his feelings for me for another 3 years. I felt like I’d only imagined reciprocity for years.

Stevie Wonder Clears Up Frank Ocean Sexuality Comments During a recent interview with The Guardian Stevie Wonder was asked for his thoughts on Frank Ocean and his CHANNEL Orange album, but his response didn't come across quite as clearly as he'd intended. The legendary singer made a few remarks about homosexuality, which he thinks were misconstrued. He has issued a statement to clear it up. Wonder was asked for his thoughts on Ocean and Channel ORANGE when he shared an opinion on homosexuality. "I think honestly, some people who think they're gay, they're confused," he said. "People can misconstrue closeness for love. People can feel connected, they bond." In a statement to MTV News, Stevie Wonder addressed his previous comments, writing: "I’m sorry that my words about anyone feeling confused about their love were misunderstood. No one has been a greater advocate for the power of love in this world than I; both in my life and in my music. Clearly, love is love, between a man and a woman, a woman and a man, a woman and a woman and a man and a man. What I’m not confused about is the world needing much more love, no hate, no prejudice, no bigotry and more unity, peace and understanding. Period."

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