Buzz of the Day: Celebrity Reactions to Frank Ocean’s New Albums
Plus, artists you didn’t expect are involved in Ocean’s spectacular 2016 albums Endless and Blonde.
As you may you have known by now, rap/R&B artist Frank Ocean just released his much anticipated album(s) since 2012. The Ocean wiped out the competition and celebrities especially in the music industry had a meltdown over the amazing releases of Endless and Blond.
Here are their reactions.
Don’t deny that Zac has a place in your heart from starring in your favorite movie of 2006, High School Musical! Here the 28 year old actor praises Frank’s first single Nikes.
Frank Ocean's "Nikes" on repeat. Put on you're best headphones -thanks for this song it's ?! Looking forward to the rest ??❤️
— Zac Efron (@ZacEfron) August 21, 2016
Ruby Rose is an Australian DJ, supermodel, and former VJ of MTV Australia. And she came prepared for the Ocean.
I'll be by the pool listening to Frank Ocean eating an acai bowl and reading a book if anyone needs me.. ❤️❤️❤️
— Ruby Rose (@RubyRose) August 21, 2016
Frank might have changed this Daily Show host and comedian’s life.
Frank Ocean makes me feel like my senses have been dulled all my life and only now I'm experiencing things for the first time. #Blonde
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) August 21, 2016
And this other late show host lauded Frank’s efforts.
Listening to #blonde congrats to Frank Ocean doing something exciting. Always.
— jimmy fallon (@jimmyfallon) August 21, 2016
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And who can’t forget the King.
...Frank album on repeat?
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) August 21, 2016
Calvin Harris think it’s a modern classic.
Masterpiece: Listen to Nights by Frank Ocean on @AppleMusic https://t.co/Y60UvjHEUz
— Calvin Harris (@CalvinHarris) August 21, 2016
OneRepublic are a little lost for words.
So #FrankOcean "Solo"..... Is amazing
— OneRepublic (@OneRepublic) August 21, 2016
Rostam Batmanglij, Vampire Weekend’s musical genius, finally admitted to working with Frank on the project. Not a surprise since Rostam and Frank share the same sentiments towards love and loss.
yes i worked on blonde and yes i'm listening to it
— Rostam Batmanglij (@matsoR) August 22, 2016
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And Blake also worked on the albums too, and helped make them sound lush and beautiful.
https://t.co/tz22pqYCVg
— James Blake (@jamesblake) August 20, 2016
Rain, glitter
shivers..
As a songwriter and auteur of the highest order, Frank has enlisted assistance from creatives across the musical spectrum. In Endless and Blonde you can hear the influence and assistance of these artists;
Om’mas Keith, James Blake, Aaliyah, The Isley Brothers, Sampha, Jazmine Sullivan, Buddy Ross, Arca, Ben Reed, Alex G, Sebastian, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce, David Bowie, The Beatles, Jamie xx, Andre 3000, Brian Eno, Pharrell Williams, Johnny Greenwood of Radiohead, Kohn, Rick Rubin, Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend, 88 Keys, Tyler, the Creator and more.
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