Transcript:
0:00: You’re listening to 91.3 KXCI Tucson.
0:02: My name is Valentin, and this is Bonus tracks.
0:06: We’re gonna take this time to understand Frank Ocean’s public image and why his values as an artist are so unique.
0:11: I’m here with my friend Emmy who famously loves Frank Ocean.
0:18: I mean, how would you describe Frank Ocean?
0:20: Does the title alternative R&B artist fit him?
0:23: I would say he mixes around with other genres of music.
0:27: I would describe him as a majorly influential artist.
0:30: Yeah, I agree, cause you get songs like Pyramids.
0:40: And then definitely songs that would fall into alternative R&B.
1:00: A tornado flew around my room before you came.
1:03: Excuse the mess.
1:10: What is the obsession with Frank Ocean?
1:12: I mean, if an artist isn’t constantly putting out new releases or is consistently in the public eye, how is it possible that he’s able to retain such a huge following?
1:20: I think people are most interested in the mystery of him, and the obsession starts with questioning how he released such good music and disappeared out of nowhere.
1:29: I think he’s able to retain a following based on how his music is still very much relevant.
1:33: And there’s not really reasoning besides it just being unmatched.
1:37: the mystery gives him a spotlight most people crave like his unreleased music and wanting him to release more.
1:43: I agree, I agree.
1:53: I do I describe Frank Ocean as the embodiment of quality over quantity.
1:59: How does this manifest in his work or his career?
2:03: His quality over quantity is definitely valued because of how popular almost every song is.
2:07: Frank’s quality over quantity is either loved or hated.
2:10: I mean.
2:11: The baseline that people fall on is whether they would rather have more songs with less connection and depth or less songs that are relatable and unique, like his Scandal with Def Jam Records, which led to the production and release blonde and non-streamed albums like Nostalgia, Ultra and many more.
2:27: The quality of these albums in each individual song makes this disappearance more aggravating because we, as fans, crave more music, and we know he can do a lot more.
2:39: Yeah.
2:39: Try to be someone else.
2:42: Be yourself and know that that’s good enough.
2:47: Don’t try to be someone else.
2:49: Don’t try to be like someone else.
2:52: Don’t try.
2:52: He always knows exactly how people will feel when they hear his music, and how the songs he produces will create dopamine in listeners’ brains.
3:00: Personally, His music satisfies me.
3:04: Thank you so much for being here today, Amy.
3:06: I really appreciate it.
3:08: Thank you.
3:09: And a very special thank you to our listeners.
3:11: Before we go, we want to leave you with one question.
3:13: We discussed Frank Ocean’s career, his values, and some of the decisions he’s made as an artist, but really, what does an artist owe his fans?
3:21: Thanks for tuning into this bonus track special.
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3:25: Thank you for supporting Youth Voices and Community Radio.
Music sampled for this episode from Frank Ocean:
Album “Blonde” – Boys Don’t Cry 2016
we heard from tracks: IVY- 05 seconds, Godspeed- 15 seconds, Be Yourself- 14 seconds
Album “channel ORANGE” The Island Def Jam Music Group 2012
we heard the tracks: Pyramids- 20 seconds, and Thinkin Bout You- 27 seconds
