List of songs written by Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean performing at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in August 2012
American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean—also credited by his birth name Christopher Francis Breaux—has written and recorded songs for his own musical releases, as well as written several songs recorded by other artists. Following the flooding and destruction of his recording studio during Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Ocean moved from his hometown of New Orleans to the Californian city of Los Angeles, where he sought to continue his musical career.[1] After producing some demo tracks at a friend's home studio and presenting them to record label heads, he eventually landed himself a songwriting contract.[2] He began writing songs for artists such as Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber and American R&B singers Brandy and John Legend; during this period, he met fellow songwriter Tricky Stewart, who convinced him to sign to Def Jam Recordings as a solo artist in late 2009.[2] Ocean also formed a friendship with rapper Tyler, The Creator, leader of the Los Angeles-based hip hop collective Odd Future (OFWGKTA).[3] Ocean subsequently became a member of Odd Future and has credited his friendship with Tyler, The Creator to reinvigorating his songwriting.[3]
Ocean released his debut mixtape Nostalgia, Ultra in February 2011 to critical acclaim.[2] The mixtape's lyrical content focuses on interpersonal relationships, personal reflection, and social commentary.[4] Nostalgia, Ultra also features prominent sampled content from artists such as Coldplay, MGMT, and the Eagles.[1] Several artists, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Kanye West, were impressed by the mixtape and later invited Ocean to work with them.[5][6] Ocean started writing songs for his debut studio album in February 2011 with songwriter and producer James "Malay" Ho, his friend and creative partner since their start in the music industry as songwriters.[7] The album, titled Channel Orange, was released in July 2012 and received rave reviews from contemporary music critics.[8] Ocean's songwriting on Channel Orange explores themes such as unrequited love,[9] sex,[10] decadence,[11] and existentialism.[12]
Released songs
Written and recorded by Ocean
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Other recorded songs
| Song | Artist(s) | Writer(s) | Album | Year | Ref.(s) |
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| "48" | Tyler, The Creator[lower-alpha 4] | Tyler Okonma | Wolf | 2013 | [33] |
| "Awkward" | Tyler, The Creator[lower-alpha 5] | Tyler Okonma | Wolf | 2013 | [33] |
| "Bend Ya" | Mann featuring Chrystopher, ShawnShawn Chrystopher, Lamar, KendrickKendrick Lamar, and Ocean, FrankFrank Ocean | Dijon Thames Shariff John Stary |
Non-album song |
2011 | [52] |
| "Fertilizer" | Ocean, FrankFrank Ocean | James Fauntleroy Reginal Perry |
Channel Orange | 2012 | [18] |
| "Not Just Money" | Ocean, FrankFrank Ocean | Rosie Watson | Channel Orange | 2012 | [18] |
| "Slater" | Tyler, The Creator featuring Ocean, FrankFrank Ocean | Tyler Okonma | Wolf | 2013 | [33] |
Written for other artists
Unreleased songs
Notes
- 1 2 "End" and "Golden Girl" are combined as one track on Channel Orange.[18]
- ↑ While not credited as a featured artist, Ocean is credited for performing additional vocals on "Hoarse" in the liner notes of Doris.[25]
- ↑ While not credited as a featured artist, Ocean is credited for performing additional vocals on "New Slaves" in the liner notes of Yeezus.[28]
- ↑ "48" features uncredited vocals by Nas and Frank Ocean.[51]
- ↑ "Awkard" features uncredited vocals by Frank Ocean.[51]
References
- 1 2 Youngs, Ian (January 5, 2012). "Sound of 2012: Frank Ocean". BBC News. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- 1 2 3 Jeffries, David. "Frank Ocean". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- 1 2 Shepherd, Julianne Escobedo (April 17, 2012). "Frank Ocean Has a Cold". Spin. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ↑ Baker, Ernest (March 18, 2011). "Who Is Frank Ocean?". Complex. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ↑ Horowitz, Steven J. (July 8, 2011). "Details Emerge On Jay-Z & Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne'". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ↑ Alvarez, Gabriel (July 19, 2013). "Beyoncé: Mighty Fly (2011 Cover Story & Gallery)". Complex. Retrieved July 10, 2013.
- ↑ Wete, Brad (July 6, 2012). "Interview: Frank Ocean's Co-Writer And Producer Malay Talks About Making 'Channel Orange,' Andre 3000 and Kanye's Help, And Frank Coming Out". Complex. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
- ↑ Dietz, Jason (July 15, 2012). "6 Picks for The Week of July 16–22, 2012". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ Rytlewski, Evan (July 24, 2012). "Frank Ocean: Channel Orange". The A.V. Club. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
- ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (July 10, 2012). "Frank Ocean, 'Channel Orange': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2012.
- ↑ Nicholson, Rebecca (July 20, 2012). "Frank Ocean: the most talked-about man in music". The Guardian. Retrieved July 22, 2012.
- ↑ Cataldo, Jesse (July 15, 2012). "Frank Ocean: Channel Orange". Slant Magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ↑ "Acura Integral (Legal Title) – BMI Work #13171756". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "American Wedding (Legal Title) – BMI Work #12052167". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Nostalgia, Ultra (digital album notes). Frank Ocean. 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 The OF Tape Vol. 2 (liner notes). Odd Future. Odd Future Records. 2012. 88691954782.
- ↑ Numbers (liner notes). MellowHype. Odd Future Records. 2012. 88725469672.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Channel Orange (liner notes). Frank Ocean. The Island Def Jam Music Group. 2012. B0015788-02.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hope, Clover (July 19, 2012). "Frank Ocean 'Channel Orange' Album Review: Life Isn't That Good". Vibe. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Dust (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11484509". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "ACE Title Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Click Work ID and search 884554148. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- 1 2 3 Goblin (liner notes). Tyler, The Creator. XL Recordings. 2011. XLCD529.
- ↑ "ACE Title Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Click Work ID and search 884356341. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- 1 2 BlackenedWhite (digital album notes). MellowHype. Odd Future Records. 2010.
- 1 2 3 Doris (digital album notes). Earl Sweatshirt. 2013.
- ↑ Skey, Jamie (December 17, 2012). "Singles column 17 Dec 2012 – Frank Ocean, Killers, Ellie Goulding, Toy, The National & more". Q. Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
- 1 2 Watch the Throne (liner notes). Jay-Z and Kanye West. Roc-A-Fella Records. 2011. B0015958-02.
- 1 2 Yeezus (liner notes). Kanye West. Def Jam Recordings. 2013. B0018653-02.
- ↑ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on March 21, 2012. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Novacane (Legal Title) – BMI Work #13171053". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Novacane – Single by Frank Ocean". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Magna Carta... Holy Grail (digital album notes). Jay-Z. Roc-A-Fella Records. 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 Wolf (liner notes). Tyler, The Creator. Odd Future Records. 2013. 88765453842 DG1.
- ↑ Carley, Brennanurl (June 8, 2012). "Frank Ocean Unveils 'Channel Orange,' Releases 'Pyramids' Single". Billboard. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ↑ Moore, Jacob (March 23, 2011). "Listen: Frank Ocean 'Pyrite (Fool's Gold)'". Complex. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ↑ "On Set of Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean's 'She' Video". Rap-Up. April 25, 2011. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Purple Naked Ladies (liner notes). Tyler, The Creator. Odd Future Records. 2011. 88691922492.
- ↑ "Songs For A Woman (Legal Title) – BMI Work #13171755". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ Rolling Papers (digital album notes). Domo Genesis. 2010.
- ↑ "Singles Release Diary". Digital Spy. Condé Nast Publications. Archived from the original on February 7, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Beyoncé (digital album notes). Beyoncé. 2013.
- ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (July 6, 2012). "Frank Ocean Releases 'Sweet Life' Song". Billboard. Retrieved July 10, 2012.
- ↑ "Swim Good (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11484514". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Swim Good – Single by Frank Ocean". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ "Thinkin Bout You – Single by Frank Ocean". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Fitzmaurice, Larry (January 29, 2012). "Listen: New Frank Ocean: 'Voodoo'". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ↑ "We All Try (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11484512". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ Paradise Valley (liner notes). John Mayer. Columbia Records. 2013. 88883 75648 2.
- ↑ "Triple A". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on August 19, 2013. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Martins, Chris (December 23, 2012). "Frank Ocean's 'Django Unchained' Outtake 'Wiseman' Is a Gorgeous Humanist Ballad". Spin. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- 1 2 Iandoli, Kathy (March 29, 2013). "Tyler, the Creator, 'Wolf': Track-By-Track Review". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ↑ "ACE Title Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Click Work ID and search 884481475. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- 1 2 Human (liner notes). Brandy (deluxe ed.). Epic Records. 2008. EICP1110.
- ↑ My World (liner notes). Justin Bieber. Island Records. 2009. B002DSM8UW.
- ↑ After My Time (liner notes). Noel Gourdin. Epic Records. 2008. 8287680645.
- ↑ 4 (liner notes). Beyoncé. Columbia Records. 2011. 88697908242.
- ↑ Girl on Fire (liner notes). Alicia Keys. RCA Records. 2013. 88697-94182-2.
- ↑ Contrast (liner notes). Conor Maynard. Parlophone. 2012. 5099963536928.
- ↑ Evolver (liner notes). John Legend. GOOD Music. 2008. 88697-13740-2.
- ↑ About Time (digital album notes). Angel. Universal Republic Records. 2013.
- ↑ "Rocket Love – Single by Angel". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved February 20, 2014.
- ↑ Two Eleven (liner notes). Brandy. RCA Records. 2012. 88725442842.
- ↑ "Thank Me Later (Legal Title) – BMI Work #12527576". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Bridget Kelly Clears Up 'Thinking About You' Confusion: '[Frank Ocean] Actually Demoed My Song'". Vibe. March 22, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2013.
- ↑ "All My Fault (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10432334". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Be A Daddy (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11270869". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (August 10, 2011). "New Song: Frank Ocean, 'Best Seller'". MTV. Viacom Media Networks. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Blasted (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10847237". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Break Out (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10432336". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Break Out (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11024175". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Can We Do It (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10432337". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Come Over (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10432338". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Criminal (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11325930". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Day Dream (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11484496". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Dillusion (Legal Title) – BMI Work #14923668". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Done (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10237039". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Every Chance (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10847235". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ Hermes, Will (March 14, 2013). "Frank Ocean – 'Eyes Like Sky'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Got To Be Right (Legal Title) – BMI Work #12052169". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Groupie (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10432340". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Holly Baby (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10847238". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "I Got My License (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10432343". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "I'll Wait (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10237057". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Need A Light (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11484510". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "No Bonnie (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10847234". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Not Fair (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11554949". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.mtv.com/news/1700754/nas-frank-ocean-white-jesus-producer/
- ↑ "Only You (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11484511". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Overload (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10237059". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Parachutes (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10237060". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Polaroid Embers (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10847239". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Put Me On (Legal Title) – BMI Work #13739904". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Rich Friends (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11270870". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Richest Man In The Room (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10847232". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "She's The One (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10432350". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Sy Rai (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10237061". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Tears (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11554951". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Trip (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11484513". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Turnt Up (Legal Title) – BMI Work #12052168". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Wayfarers (Legal Title) – BMI Work #10847236". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Where The Wild Things Are (Legal Title) – BMI Work #11270868". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Whip Appeal (Legal Title) – BMI Work #13171754". Broadcast Music, Inc. Retrieved July 7, 2013.
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