Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and photographer.  Ocean began his musical career as a ghostwriter, prior to joining hip hop collective Odd Future in 2010, and released his debut studio album, Channel Orange, in July 2012, for which he won his first Grammy Award (Best Urban Contemporary Album). 

Ocean is known for his idiosyncratic musical style, introspective and elliptical songwriting, unconventional production techniques and wide vocal range. Music critics have credited him with revitalizing R&B, with his distinctive sound and style influencing numerous artists of various music genres.