Why Frank Ocean won't release more music
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Frank Ocean hasn't released an album since Blonde in 2016, and yet he remains one of the most critically acclaimed artists of his generation. After his performance at Coachella earlier this year, he was again in the spotlight. However, I think there is more than meets the eye as to why Frank Ocean is so respected as a musician.
It makes total sense. Blonde was a work of staggering genius. If your one is good enough, you only need one. He's a legend in my mind for that album alone.
Honestly, I agree but I still want more 😭
crazy cuz its not even his best work
@@east2061 facts i don’t think the people deserve a new album until Nostalgia ultra and endless get their flowers
@@east2061it is, don’t lie to yourself
It’s the opposite - recent songs Frank released show that he really lost his inspiration. Blonde was good, but it was a decline since nostalgia, Ultra - however emotional this album is for you, musically, substance-wise, it’s a decline
He set the bar so high with Blonde album that i aint suprised he dont wanna make another album
Was the same with SZA, but with her latest album she proved she could make something of the same level as CTRL
@@PapadopaulaSbuddy don’t think your reaching the right fanbase here comparing frank ocean to sza
@@willdownes6041I thought along with frank SZA also pivoted the alt rnb genre…
@@willdownes6041I compared it between making impressive albums which are hard to top
I think Frank Ocean is the only person that can make a song that makes you cry your whole heart and soul and then on another listen make you feel joyous and happy.
There is Kanye too
yeezus - kanye west
@@ospectrum6274my exact thoughts and kid cudi and Tyler
Dont forget Lil pump
That is SO many artists what…
I heard Frank live years ago and I could tell how much his music means to him. Regardless what Frank does I just wish him the best, he is an artist that will always have my respect and I will support whatever venture he chooses!
Where did you see him ?
@@JoeeKickass99 Showbox Sodo, downtown Seattle.
Years ago maybe
His last live shows were ass tho
I WILL NOT SUPPORT GAYS!!!
frank is so mysterious but i love it so much.. he makes amazing songs and i hope one day he drops another album for us! his voice is just so unique and so amazing and his lyrics are phenomenal.
Was there in the front at Coachella. Haven’t heard a singer sound so raw, so inspiring, and so emotional in a long time, not like that. This man takes his time with his art and it shows. Blonde and Channel Orange are era-defining masterpieces. Time will tell the tale of a man dedicated to his craft who defied all the odds and naysayers. Mark my words.
I love Frank Ocean's music. His music has been part of the soundtrack of my life through all my milestones. And I felt robbed at his Coachella set. It's still quite fresh in my mind and it's honestly commendable how well his PR team has suppressed how bad the set went. I'm still pretty mad how the festival was topped off after 3 incredible days. And his music was still stuck in my head all night because of my anticipation. Can't help but get it stuck in my head every now and then and I feel that's a testament to his great songwriting/production.
sounds like you have a good idea of how Frank Ocean's set should have been. You should help him out by letting him know how he was supposed to perform his music that night.
you should also probably help him with making his next batch of music, and make sure he's doing it in a way thats good for you so you don't feel mad or robbed when it comes out
@@Isaac-kf1tc spoken like someone who wasn't there. It was a lazy performance. And after seeing the other headliners everyone who attended the festival agreed he had the weakest set. It was messed up to the performers who practiced for his set for months.
so would you rather he doesn't perform at all than do what he did?
@@Isaac-kf1tc this is obviously hindsight, but personally I wish I didn't see that set. It was one of the worst sets I'd ever seen. I go to a lot of concerts and festivals and he didn't even play his music. He put his recordings on the loud speaker and danced around awkwardly, didn't even sing.
@@Whoosh12345 I respect that. But tbh it sounds like you actually weren't there. He did sing the hell out of White Ferrari, Pink + White, Solo, Self Control, Novacaine and especially Godspeed, Bad religion, Night Life and At your Best were beautiful. I mean how can you say he didn't even play his music? It's like you weren't even there... What would you have done differently?
People who appreciate Frank Ocean's music should crave for more music. He must not fear failure and we must not fear a dead end. Respecting his decision always. Still want new music tho please
With the way r&b is now we really need our favorits from this time frame 2010 plus.... Frank had a huge part in our life with the channel orange album
I listen to his music like it just came out
Frank is one of a kind. He's given us so much and has every right to take a step back if that's where he's at.
Given us so much?
Given so much really?
Great range of music here. Miles Davis, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Steely Dan.. Just watched Pink Floyd and now Frank Ocean. Good stuff! Excellent bio reviews of some legends. Great presentation and analysis ❤️
Love to see it
fell for the title. I got so bummed when I realized that, instead of making a bold statement, this video ended up being yet another wikipedia article synopsis
Thanks for letting me know so i dont waste my time💀
Didn’t he also suffer a loss a couple years ago. I can’t imagine just how hard it’d be to find motivation.
correct. his younger brother who is heard at the end of Futura Free. 😢
his brother died 3 years ago and he hadnt dropped music for 4 years previous. he and his fans need to stop using his dead brother as an excuse.
@@oxyroid he dont owe you anything though😭
@@oxyroidare you even human! holy fuck
@@oxyroidwtf is wrong with you
this beautifully explains frank ocean. also love the use of moon river, i think that song is super underrated.
I used to listen to Channel Orange on loop all day everyday. It’s almost as if it was meant to be heard that way.
What I find extremely annoying from the average music consumer is when they whine over why a certain artist takes so long to release new music. Kendrick, the Pulitzer Prize winner, is another good example. And when they don’t hear anything for a mere two years or so, they’ll say “oh, he/she fell off.” They don’t understand that greatness takes TIME. If you’re a true fan, you’ll wait however long it will take. If not, then go ahead and listen to those mainstream artists who put out albums twice a year. Albums filled with low-quality that you might dig for a few days and then you’re over it. Great music should be timeless and should be able to be enjoyed EVERY SINGLE TIME YOU HEAR IT.
yeah but we’re not getting another frank album? does great art take that long?
@@143ba that’s on him. Not on you or anybody else for that matter. He’s not a slave to his art and this industry. That’s why music is recorded. That’s what’s wrong with this generation. It’s all gimme-gimme-gimme with y’all. Just because they stop producing music, you’re just gonna abandon your fandom? I’ve had my favorite artists in the 90s and a lot of them stopped putting out music. And guess what? They’re STILL my favorite artists! Y’all needa get over yourselves smfh…
@@pastense agreed on everything you said except for the generation thing, cause that happens with every generation. It was one of the reasons why in the 60s mainstream artists released a new album every few months
@@enshen2190 well, like in the reply to the previous commenter, that’s all dependent on the artist (AND their label). I highly doubt folks in the 60s were complaining over artists not rapidly putting out new music. They were enjoying SINGLES for several years after they were out. And it was always like this pretty much before streaming came about. All I’m saying is, I don’t let an artist’s output dictate my fandom for them. There’s no expiration date for the work they did if I’m a fan of their music.
Consumerism toxicizes their mindset of art and makes them miss the point of how beauty is actually made. It triggers their greed and with all of these temptations, it's hard for you to get out of it.
I remember in 2019 he release a couple singles that undoubtedly were from a new album, and same thing in beginning of 2020.. then nothing... been waiting ever since, and no trace of it..
I’m positive the passing of his brother halted the album 😕
Nostalgia, Ultra was a skipless album. I get so agitated when people say they’ve never listened or heard of it. It’s my favorite of his work.
where can i listen to it?
it aint available on spotify nor apple music
@@gupt_samratsoundcloud
It’s my wallpaper
@@gupt_samrat It’s still on SoundCloud
@@ilikemurdaa The album art is dope so why not? 😊
This is a great video! Thank you David!
This video can be summed up as Frank Ocean prefers QUALITY over quantity when it comes to his work and that is an amazing thing for an artist to do.
He's reached god level after setting TWO cultural milestones with his 2 albums. Tbh I wouldn't ask him for more if he doesn't want to.
this video wants to make me appreciate Frank Ocean even more
I love this perspective. Thank you so much for sharing 🩶
I have a feeling we aren’t gonna ever gonna get any more Frank music, this is his legacy and maybe well get more music abt his brother just to end it with a three album but I think this is the end of Frank ocean as we know
Good looks bro! 💥🎹💻🎧
He’s in the process of making music rn! Which I’m excited to hear, he’s in Amsterdam and was spotted in the studio
I’m with him rn
@@jonathanslvr8040 what ?
Really? I hope he doesn’t completely quit idk I love him sm 🥺
Such an amazing video. Very impressed
Beautifully made, keep making videos!
I miss Frank Oceans music. Its one of my inspirations. "Blonde" its one of my favourite discs. With Nikes im literally in the space and Skyline to its beautiful, it reminds me some good things that I have lived in summer. I hope that I could enjoy more art from him.
I think that frank its not the typical artist that likes being famous or in the spotlight or maybe its just something that its very difficult to cope with and thats why he doesnt show so much. If im trying to imagine what its like to be famous and everybody wanting selfies and screaming on me or following me... Puf, Its seems a nighmare to me, I enjoy my privacy. He was like a boom and I think maybe it was too much.
Anyway, thank you for sharing the video. It was cool! Have a good day! Lots love!
white Ferrari is like the only song I've listened to that put me on the verge of tears every time I listen to it
Nikes is the worst track 😭
@@Eggs272What??? Nah nah son that’s a good one
@@obesedog23imo its good but worst on the album like last place compared to the rest of them
Yo! Frank Ocean can take the time he wants. I'm in no rush. I'm already sold. I'm not going everywhere. When you're ready, as long as I'm alive, I'll be there listening.
Wow this was a really good video. Thanks for sharing
great video, was hoping you'd talk about endless 😢
Very well made video my man.
very interesting, i really loved this video what a great job. He's ones of my favorite artists, but how did he became popular ?
Frank ocean’s an artist.
He gives people a lyrical visionary perspective of his own losses as he proceeds to become what people often use as a muse for there losses and isolates himself to the degree of what others feel like they’ve lost.
Art is forever but the person who created it isn’t always, even if that means inaccessible while still living. For some people they find the will to live through an artist’s advice, even if it’s in a melodized memory but sometimes for the artist there will comes from the opportunity that there pain through music has gifted them.
Sure but that's not why he won't make more music, he won't make more music because hey got his bag and got out, which he's well within his right to do but still
Great vid mate, I’m new here but and I’ve watched a ton of videos like this but this one is special tho. Keep it up!
I wouldn't be mad if he didn't release a new album, but I would so love to be able to see him perfom
Thank you!
This is great man
he jus dropped a snippet !!!!!
he will drop again. just on his own time. Whether that be 5 or 10 more years the day it comes out ill be one of the first to listen to the entire thing with no distractions
Chosing to be mysterious and scarce is a genius move, making his art more valuable l, legendary and unforgettable
Why Frank Ocean won't release more music? Let me spend the majority of the video reading Frank's wiki bio. It might sound professional but it's a cop out, this was a 1 minute video stretched to 8.
8 minute mark for those sweet mid rolls
i believe music is first and foremost a form of storytelling. frank knows best in how to present those stories in a unique and mystical way to us and im grateful for it. 🙂
he confirmed in coachella another albums on the way
SO UNDERRATED
I am just sayin on the coachella festival he said that there is a new album. Not right now but there is one. And I mean we already waited 7 years, so at this point at least I can wait another 2 years or 3.
channel orange changed my life, i still listen to it at least weekly. i had a weird feeling after blond that he wasn’t gonna release anything again, at least for a while, i dunno why?? it felt like he knew what he had done and could feel that he felt he had to be that sure again before releasing anything else. he’s just a genius
i was watching his set at coachella and he said there is an album coming but didnt say when.
Capping, I’m done with him. He can’t even sing in person anyways. Whatever
Hey where can I get that Ted Gioia soundbite without frank behind it?
I’d say art is to evoke someones interpretation of the emotion in the piece. Entertainment I'd say is a presentation of a story leaving little for interpretation
As a Carti fan, I always complain and am devastated at how bro has taken almost 3 years to drop a new album. Recently got into Frank Ocean and nah yall die hard fans got it worse. Im genuinely sorry (Im becoming one too)
AND YET YOU WERE WROONNGG WHOOOOOO
highly underated
As an artist who has the same goals and meaning as Frank, making music in the form of art and really have the listener envision the song itself is difficult. You become so immersed into what you’re writing that you go back, add things, remove things, then get to the point where you think you shouldn’t release it because you know that you could make something artistically better than that. Aside from that, drop some shit Frank 😭
Wow. Respect for you Mr. Artist❤
do not compare yourself to frank 💀
Frank Ocean reminds me a lot of D'Angelo, because they're both extremely talented but only put out a few projects. I'm glad I can appreciate the music that they both gave us.
i’m so glad i decided to watch this video
Me enamoré del trabajo de ocean por su forma de captar la atención acompañado con su exquisito rango vocal 🍷
Before the 2000s, music was less commercialized and operated as art that you had to “meet with.” A lot of bigger artists in the 90s, for example, had very few albums. Lauryn Hill, D’Angelou and Maxwell come to mind. And we mustn’t leave out us witnessing the rare metamorphosis of Beyoncé going from a pop hitmaker to a more genuine artist, changing with every album.
alright yeah, but didnt he say he had a new album?
I literally work where franks staying right now. I’ve already seen the paperwork, he’s dropping soon. Been recording since January
Well said
What’s the song in the background
tbh, i wish more people had longer breaks between albums instead of just 2 yrs which is pretty common. maybe not as long, but im not a huge fan of frank ocean so idk. people just pump out albums not letting u take in the previous era of their work. and they are already moving on to the next one.
like i loved planet her from doja cat and i love her her album, but i think 1 more year for scarlet would have been better.
he is a musical genius and artistic legend now matter what he does
Shit I feel like I'm failing as Frank Fan what is Sample is playing at the beginning of the video
Songs in the background please!!
whats the song at the first half of the video
A legend
He drop dis year he told me
Tell that mf to hurry up then tf Nigga
who’s gonna tell him
nah he´s not dropping it anytime soon bro
Do 1 full final album with H.E.R & PJ Morton🙏
6:38 uhh no that’s not the word I was thinking ?
Bro what’s the song playing in the background in the beginning of this video???
Songs for women
Does anyone know, what is the son playing at the beginnig?
Sounds like one of the endings of a song on “blond” but someone tweaked it a little
I think “seinfield” was the song
Look At Us, We're In Love. Y'all forgot that name or what?
We don't know if that really was a new album or just a campaign. Although I like the idea of this bootleg album with all the songs that Frank release after Blonde
Should’ve gave Endless way more credit bruh. Only mentioned it 1 time in a whole video while it’s an absolute otherworldly experience.
Right on! Frank Ocean has to be one of the most exciting musicians around today!
I love the enigma. He’s got that vibe that a band like Tool has. He takes forever to make music, stays out of the spotlight. Very little live performances to be found on the internet.
Blonde and Chanel Orange was crazy
anyone know the song in the transition @ 3:05 ?
lost
Bro he puts music out. Under ocean sixteen and blondead. Came out early this year
It's not him. It's his fans putting those songs
Point and laugh everyone
😂😂😂
“What’s up guys good evening and sh**”😂😂😂
What are those visuals from at 1:41 - 1:46 ??
His old official music video
But he take it down 😔
he said he was going to
have you not seen the other 50 + videos that are the exact same as yours ?
i know when he will release a new album.
we'll let you guys phropesy
what song is playing at the start of the video?
Mason Beezy - Holiday / Frank Ocean - Pyramids
He will
Please What’s the last song at the end of the video?
moon river
What song is in background at 4:20
Lost by frank ocean
You didnt really make a strong case to argue the title of the video. you argued that he is an artist not an entertainer, that the time he takes for himself in between albums is powerful but that does not logically equate to he will not release more music. otherwise, loved the video. nice job!
i don't think anyone can claim that he won't release anymore music because nobody has the possibility of knowing, but the "artist not an entertainer" thing relates as you can never ensure that an artist will keep producing art. unlike entertainers, it's not their job to do so; they produce art when they feel like it, and will stop when they want to. that's the reason why it was included
Those of you that love blonde - I would bet you would also love Calico by Ryan Beatty.
00:01 to 00:50 what's the song in the background?
I need to know too lol
you ever find out?
He has 4 albums. Nostalgia ultra, Channel orange, endless, and blonde.
They ain’t on Apple Music
Nigga please, I hope he sees this and puts out another one next month.
If only he had an actual drive to create music, could’ve been bigger than the weekend but he seems to just do what only HE wants now without his fans in mind.
He can make more music, I believe in him.
‘Pyramids,’ which I think is Frank’s magnum opus, alone is why I think he’s one of the greatest artists that has ever lived. It’s so sonically sound while also transcending genres. Frank’s discography may be short and he may never release music again, but his discography is evergreen and his commitment to quality control is why his discography is impeccable and evocative.
Channel Orange Classic, blonde classic, nostalgia ultra great the Lonny breaux one great
Dude, I love Frank Ocean's music but really think he tends to be over romanticized
Absolutely agree with that
Speak!!!!
Over romanticized or overhyped
I think i little of both imo. I think he's an amazing unique artist but the amount of mystique of his online presence and length between his releases has added alot of unnecessary fluff i guess. Again i get it his music is loved and desired but seems like he really isn't into it from all this recent stuff going on.
The fact he can’t sing in person is a problem
he truly mastered art in every way
Mastered conning the fans, can’t even sing in person.