*cues Thanking Bout’ You* Or do you not think so far ahead, because Frankie’s been thinking about this for forever, or at least the past year. The 27 year old singer/ songwriter who is undoubtedly one of the best lyricists to ever pick up a pencil is moving on. This isn’t your traditional “leave your key and half this months rent on the kitchen table” type of break up; Frank is ditching his old self. Christopher Edwin Breaux, Frank’s birth name is no more as Los Angeles judge finally gave him the green light to leave his birth name in the rear view and officially claim “Frank Ocean” as his legal name.
Frank Ocean Hit With Lawsuit Over ‘Channel Orange’
Frank Ocean seemed to be having a great start to 2013, but now he’s been hit with a lawsuit over production on his album, channel ORANGE. The lawsuit was filed on March 6 in a California court by Producer/songwriter Micah Otano. Otano also named Island Def Jam, Universal, and producer Malay saying Malay took all the credit for the production of one of Frank’s songs. Read more below.
(Photos) Uh Oh!! Frank Ocean Faces A Lawsuit?!?!
Production Disputes on Frank Ocean’s latest album ‘Channel Orange’ brings Ocean and some others to court! Hit jump for the full story.
(Audio) Frank Ocean Let’s Us Know What’s Coming Up On The Next Album
Frank Ocean was on the winning side not once, but twice at this year’s Grammys, so it’s defiantly time to move onto the next project. “Channel Orange” did extremely well for the R&B singer, so Frank fills us in on what next to come. He’s already on his way to Bora Bora with about 10 songs completed. I can’t wait to see what’s on the way. Drop down bottom and have a listen.
55th Grammy Awards: Best Urban Contemporary Album – Frank Ocean “Channel Orange”
I’m so excited for Frank Ocean. In the same category as his recent fighting component for “Best Urban Contemporary Album,” Frank Ocean took home the gold. Was is me or was Miguel looking a little upset, while Chris Brown applauded. Sheesh! Drop down bottom for more.
Congrats! Frank Ocean’s “Channel Orange” Certified Gold!
It’s a good day to be Frank Ocean, huh? Shortly after the announcement that he’d be performing at the Grammy’s, the RIAA has certified his 2012 debut album, Channel Orange, gold status! Congrats and good luck at the Grammy’s!
