Narrative Project: Frank Ocean

nostalgia, ultra. Released independently in 2011, this was Frank Ocean's debut project. Songs such as Novacane and Swim Good became fan favorites. The 10 song EP helped him grow respect in the mainstream music scene, leading to collaborations with Kanye West, Jay Z, and Beyonce.

channel orangeOne year after nostalgia, ultra, Frank released his 2012 debut project, Channel Orange, under the Def Jam label. The project had features such as Pharrell Williams, John Mayer, and Andre 3000. This was his first true step into the mainstream, Peaking at #2 on the US Billboard 200.

endlessAfter a 4 year hiatus, Endless was released as a "visual album" exclusive to streaming video on Apple Music. Frank's heavily experimenal project was used in order to fulfill his contract with the Def Jam label, after which he began promtions for his independent label "Boys Don't Cry".

blondThe day after the release of Endless, Frank ocean independently released BLOND. The 17 song album became an instant fan favorite and was met with highly positive critical reception, Pitchfork ranking it #1 best album of the 2010's and Rolling Stone ranking it #79 greatest album of all time.