The European streets of London provided a source of solace, a place where he could hide from the underbelly of the industry and the glamour that came with it.Īs everyone waited for his return, the reclusive artist would mind his own business. Moving halfway across the world from the sunny mornings of Los Angeles to the gloomy nights of London, Frank went from driving customized BMW E30’s to riding electric bikes while quietly navigating through the city. More than anything, Frank Ocean is an artist whose minimalist approach leads him to prefer to have his music speak for him. As the album slowly brewed for four years, expectations rose and Frank ensured every element would be meticulously crafted to meet his vision. The project was recorded internationally in New York, London, Tokyo and Paris and costing over $2 million to create. Long time peers Malay Ho and Om’Mas Keith were called up once again to forefront the direction. Highlights amongst the star-studded cast included French movie composer Christophe Chassol, multi-instrumentalist Jon Brion, Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, and ex Vampire Weekend member Rostam Batmanglij. Production started after the 2013 Grammys as Frank flew in high-profile producers, artists and sound engineers from all over the world. Away from the spotlight and music industry, Frank was quietly crafting his sophomore album, Blonde. An album which saw Frank Ocean tucked away in London at Abbey Road Studios working 16-hour shifts. This curated multimedia experience is created by Habeel J himself, the man behind the most celebrated Frank Ocean blog on the internet.Īugust 20th, 2018 marked the second anniversary of the album the world was yearning for. Welcome to an in-depth visual re-telling of Frank Ocean’s entire creative process, from the 2013 Grammys to the day “Blonde” was released more than 3 years later. Critics, fans, and fellow artists have lavished so many accolades upon “Blonde” that there’s nothing left to say that hasn’t already been said – so we’re taking a different approach.

Frank Ocean’s sophomore studio album has received massive acclaim from far and wide.

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