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Frank Ocean ‘thinks ahead’ in new album Frank Ocean ‘thinks ahead’ in new album Posted on Aug 16, 2012 in FeaturesFrank Ocean recently revealed his homosexuality, shocking the hip-hop community towleroad.com “Do you not think so far ahead?” You may have heard this line once or twice on Frank Ocean’s viral hit “Thinkin Bout You.” If you’re really hip, then you’ve probably already heard his debut album “Channel Orange.” For those not so familiar with Ocean, he is a unique yet extremely talented new artist that released his first album on July 17. He actually had a surprise early digital release on July 10. Though he says its was always in the plans, no one saw it coming. It was a brilliant marketing strategy that not only sparred him the now normal early leak, but also boasted an impressive debut for him. The record debuted on the Billboard 200 at number two and on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart at number one. He sold 131,000 copies his first week, which is right on par with Chris Brown and Usher’s first week numbers, this being there umpteenth album and Ocean’s first. Some people credit his rise to the fact that Frank came out of the closet on July 4. His choice to do so was probably because of the lyrics to his songs being out, where he clearly suggest having feelings for another guy. The rumors spread, so he cleared the air. He clarified that the letter where he address this was published on his Tumblr account but was already put in the album booklet so it was going to come out regardless. Whether people believe him or not is irrelevant at this point; the music speaks for itself. “Channel Orange” is an exceptional package that takes you on a journey through his thoughts and feelings about life. Lead single, “Thinkin Bout You” is probably still the best song he’s done thus far. Though initially this was just a cover of a song he wrote for another artist, it quickly became known as his song. It made sense that it would be on this album. “Sweet Life” was one of the early releases from the record and is thought to be a single. It’s a beautiful song that talks about living a privileged life yet not really living. He sings, “Why see the world, when you got the beach?” It’s hard to decipher what’s a single and what’s not because Frank very rarely does interviews or promotion at all. He’s made it clear that he’s not about the limelight, but even Beyonce graces the masses every now and again. He released the almost ten minute long “Pyramids,” which is said to be a single. The song is really two pieces. Both are really good, but it’s almost impossible for the full song to get any good air play. Hopefully he clears things up and maybe releases “Super Rich Kids,” featuring Earl Sweatshirt. It’s a fan favorite and another song that talks about the deeper meaning behind life with wealth and privilege. “Bad Religion” is the first song he ever performed on national television. It was an amazing performance. He sang, “it’s a bad religion, to be in love with someone, who could never love you.” This is something he actually experienced and told the world about. People have to realize this guy is truly genuine and extremely humble. He also has a superb track with Andre 3000 called “Pink Matter.” He closes the record with “Forrest Gump,” another fan favorite that is also easily relatable. Ocean has a bonus track that only comes with the physical copy of the record called, “Golden Girl.” That’s a twist, since it’s usually the opposite. Frank Ocean is not a conventional artist, so this is to be expected. He has some interesting interludes, a few features and very vintage sound that make up the 17 tracks. He used some old recording equipment instead of going to the studio for the majority of the album. It’s definitely not a coincidence. If you don’t already own “Channel Ora,” you’re missing out on music history in the making.
Intelligence Study Links Low IQ To Prejudice, Racism, Co… Intelligence Study Links Low I.Q. To Prejudice, Racism, ConservatismThe Huffington Post Rebecca Searles First Posted: 02/ 1/2012 8:52 am Updated: 02/ 4/2012 9:58 am Are racists dumb? Do conservatives tend to be less intelligent than liberals? A provocative new study from Brock University in Ontario suggests the answer to both questions may be a qualified yes. The study, published in Psychological Science, showed that people who score low on I.Q. tests in childhood are more likely to develop prejudiced beliefs and socially conservative politics in adulthood. I.Q., or intelligence quotient, is a score determined by standardized tests, but whether the tests truly reveal intelligence remains a topic of hot debate among psychologists. Dr. Gordon Hodson, a professor of psychology at the university and the study's lead author, said the finding represented evidence of a vicious cycle: People of low intelligence gravitate toward socially conservative ideologies, which stress resistance to change and, in turn, prejudice, he told LiveScience. Why might less intelligent people be drawn to conservative ideologies? Because such ideologies feature "structure and order" that make it easier to comprehend a complicated world, Dodson said. "Unfortunately, many of these features can also contribute to prejudice," he added. Dr. Brian Nosek, a University of Virginia psychologist, echoed those sentiments. "Reality is complicated and messy," he told The Huffington Post in an email. "Ideologies get rid of the messiness and impose a simpler solution. So, it may not be surprising that people with less cognitive capacity will be attracted to simplifying ideologies." But Nosek said less intelligent types might be attracted to liberal "simplifying ideologies" as well as conservative ones. In any case, the study has taken the Internet by storm, with some outspoken liberals saying that it validates their suspicions about conservatives and conservatives arguing thatthe research has been misinterpreted.
Critics Love Frank Oceans Channel Orange August 1, 2012 The Reviews Are In, Critics Love Frank Oceans Channel Orange! NEW YORKER: "Amid the gentleness of Frank Ocean’s major-label début, 'channel ORANGE,' there are moments of intensity and grim wisdom...His lyrics are like nothing else in pop...exquisite and painful...'Channel ORANGE' sounds unrelentingly warm and even, sequenced in a way that forms a narrative arc, and Ocean’s voice is relaxed, combining powerful high notes and a hazy mid-range...'Channel ORANGE' reinvigorates R. & B. by flouting the rules of the genre.... virtuosic..." ROLLING STONE: "A distinctive voice with no real analogue in R&B, or anywhere else in today's pop." (4 stars) PEOPLE: “"This is not just the best debut of 2012 - it's the best album period" NEW YORK TIMES: "Channel Orange, his beautiful first full-length studio album, is rife with the sting of unrequited love, both on the receiving and inflicting ends. Mr. Ocean, 24, is an extremely unflashy songwriter, avoiding big proclamations and broad brush strokes, instead leaning on conversational gambits and the power of detail. He makes warm, cloudy soul with echoes of Stevie Wonder, Prince and Pharrell Williams..." THE FADER: "Frank Ocean's Channel Orange Is Awesome" PITCHFORK: "Frank Ocean has quickly proven himself to be among the most gifted singer-songwriters of his generation. His major-label debut swings from Stevie-style keyboard breeziness to 90s bap&B to mystic psych rock to crunching 8-bit funk without thinking twice. It already feels like a classic." (Best New Music) TIME MAGAZINE: “Frank Ocean pours his heart out on Channel Orange…a brilliant release sure to top many “Best of” lists…emotionally rich…a tour de force…a virtuoso on the rise.” LA TIMES: “The overall beauty of ‘Channel Orange’ …a vivid snapshot of the twentysomething experience in Los Angeles…a young artist with an ear for thoughtful, brave, witty, imaginative storytelling, a strong voice and keen sense of the world in which he's found himself… a quiet, if tempestuous, storm, filled with muffled beats, whispers, perfectly placed arrangements… artistic courage can beget true change, especially when the creation beneath it tells such an engaging story.” WASHINGTON POST: “After a few listens, it feels as if it landed years ahead of time…At 24, Ocean shows a sure-footed confidence that took many of his forebears years to summon…it’s Ocean’s poise as a lyricist, vocalist and producer that feels so arresting. Re–imagining the melodic sensibilities of Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder and the evaporated song structures of D’Angelo, Maxwell and Erykah Badu, he’s forging his own brand of neo-neo-soul… an album best experienced with your eyes closed. Listen carefully and the plot will unfold on your eyelids.” ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: “If Southern California needs an avant-R&B soundtrack, let this be it: Ocean’s hypnotic major-label debut plays like an indie movie, with songs about sun-faded palm trees, cokeheads in Polo sweats, and strippers in Cleopatra makeup. (Think Drive by way of baby-maker-pop maestro Maxwell. ) BILLBOARD: “This 24-year-old is lapping his peers and setting the blogosphere ablaze because of the fearlessness in everything he does. ... ‘Channel Orange’ presents a complex view of American life from the mind of superbly talented writer and vocalist…Ocean's irrepressible spirit carries all 55 minutes of this opus…” NPR: “[Nothing] quite prepares a listener for the beautifully moody music that dominates his new album…Channel Orange reminds me of early Kanye West on The College Dropout, or early Joni Mitchell on Clouds. The songs are confessional yet guarded, alive to all sorts of musical and lyrical possibilities, working in a number of genres within the space of a single composition, alert to both dream imagery and realistic observations of the world around him… a lushly detailed album that's more open to the world than the work of many people his age. Then he dives deeper inside his head and shares all that hope, desire, confusion and ambition with you, too.”
The Pastor's Ass The Pastor entered his donkey in a race and it won.                 The Pastor was so pleased with the donkey that he entered it in the race again and it won again. The local paper read:   PASTOR'S ASS OUT FRONT                 The Bishop was so upset with this kind of publicity that he ordered the Pastor not to enter the donkey in another race.                  The next day the local paper headline read:    BISHOP SCRATCHES  PASTOR'S ASS                 This was too much for the Bishop so he ordered the Pastor to get rid of the donkey.   The Pastor decided to give it to a Nun in a nearby convent.                 The local paper, hearing of the news, posted the following headline  the next day:                 NUN HAS BEST ASS IN TOWN                 The Bishop fainted. He informed the Nun that she would have to get rid of the donkey so she sold it to a farmer for $10.    The next day the paper read:                 NUN SELLS ASS FOR $10                 This was too much for the Bishop so he ordered the Nun to buy back the donkey and lead it to the plains where it could run wild.    The next day the headlines read:    NUN ANNOUNCES HER ASS IS WILD AND FREE                 The Bishop was buried the next day.                  The moral of the story is this . . . being concerned about public opinion can bring you much grief and misery .. . . even shorten your life!   So be yourself and enjoy life.   Stop worrying about everyone else's ass and you'll be a lot happier and live longer!   Have a nice day!
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