Though never outwardly labeling his sexuality, Frank became one of the first black artists to address his queerness so openly. That website remains his direct communication line to his fans-the platform on which he revealed that his “first love” was a man, days prior to releasing his 2012 major-label debut, Channel Orange. Raised in New Orleans, the singer/songwriter signed to Def Jam as a solo artist in 2009, but his contentious relationship with the label led him to share his 2011 breakout mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA as a free download on Tumblr.
A master of confessional songwriting, Frank Ocean (aka Christopher Breaux) earned cult-icon status with his enigmatic persona and idiosyncratic approach to pop.
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