Frank Ocean
Singer-songwriter, Channel Orange artist
Born
October 28th, 1987
37 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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This artist gained prominence with the release of the critically acclaimed album 'Channel Orange' in 2012. The debut studio album received a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album. The follow-up album, 'Blonde', released in 2016, further solidified reputation in the music industry. The artist is recognized for blending genres such as R&B, pop, and hip-hop, and for introspective lyricism that often explores themes of love and identity.
Released the album 'Channel Orange' in 2012
Won a Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album
Released the follow-up album 'Blonde' in 2016
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