The New York Times says, “ is an extremely unflashy songwriter, avoiding big proclamations and broad brush strokes, instead leaning on conversational gambits and the power of detail. STORY: Beyonce Voices Support of Frank Ocean Through Poetry Channel Orange easily separates Ocean from current mainstream artists of his genre. Channel Orange is the first thoroughly written and produced album of his own, by which he get’s extremely personal. Ocean has written songs for a number of artists including Beyonce, Justin Bieber and John Legend. As a result, the album rings with maturity - even on tracks where Ocean considers his own insecurities.” There’s a current of self-awareness in the lyrics that is mirrored in these aural interruptions,making the whole package all the more cohesive and believable. She also recognizes his stand-out ability amount current musicians of his caliber, “In an age when nearly every R&B singer is turning to thin, horribly unsubtle dance music, it’s refreshing to see a young artist stay true to his vision and, indeed, his calling. Kia Makarechi of The Huffington Post notices Ocean’s growth since the two mix tapes. STORY: Frank Ocean Sells Out Month-Long Tour The Lonny Breaux Collection was only a prelude to what is now over a year later, Channel Orange. Immediately after the success of Nostalgia, Ultra, a sixty-three-track compilation of previously unreleased and unfinished songs had surfaced.

Channel Orange does not contain any bad songs…”Ĭhannel Orange has been long awaited since ocean released two different mix tapes in 2011. The production never smothers the singer’s sumptuous vocals, which spill over into pockets of air that the listener didn’t know could be filled. There are celebratory moments, but there is a lot of confusion from a young man forging an unfamiliar path.” Lipshutz also adds, “But no matter what Ocean’s mood is on the album, the songs sound fantastic. Jason Lipshitz of Billboard says, “ Channel Orange presents a complex view of American life from the mind of superbly talented writer and vocalist…. STORY: Singer Frank Ocean Opens Up on His Sexuality: ‘I Feel Like A Free Man’īelow, read a sampling of reviews from Ocean’s debut album.

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