Venting about his decision to drop the record his own way, he took to Twitter on March 1, 2011:
"i. did. this. not ISLAND DEF JAM. that's why you see no label logo on the artwork that I DID. guess its my fault for trusting my dumbass lawyer and signing my career over to a failing company. fuck Def Jam & any company that goes the length of signing a kid with dreams & talent w/ no intention of following through. fuck em. now back to my day. i want some oatmeal and toast. brunch swag."
As a member of the Odd Future (OFWGKTA) collective, his sound is distinctively soulful/r&b influenced, yet done in a way that could pass for something totally different. As Tyler, the Creator states, “It’s Smooth Ass Music About Bitches, Relationships And Being A Rich Young Nigga…But In A Swagged Out Way.”
Ocean was evacuated from the University of New Orleans to Los Angeles, California just as Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, and stayed in Los Angeles to pursue a music career. Ocean joined Los Angeles based collective OFWGKTA, who he met through mutual friends, at the end of 2009. In the end of 2009, he met Tricky Stewart, who helped Ocean sign a contract with Def Jam Recordings as an artist, however, he was initially unable to build a relationship with the company. In 2010, he changed his name from Christopher "Lonny" Breaux to Christopher Francis Ocean via a legal website. In an April 2011 interview, Ocean intimated that his relationship with Def Jam has strengthened since the release of his mixtape. On April 28, 2011, Ocean was arrested on unspecified charges by the LAPD, and was released on the morning after on April 29, 2011. Ocean joined his OFWGKTA bandmates for the first time on tour from May 12 to May 19, 2011. On May 31, 2011, Def Jam released the single Novacane on iTunes soon followed by Swim Good Taken from his mixtape Nostalgia, ULTRA. His first 'proper' album, Channel Orange was released on July 17, 2012.
In 2016, He released the visual album Endless alongside his second studio album Blonde, following several years of delays. Blonde debuted at number one in the United States and United Kingdom.
In 2017, Ocean released several singles, including Chanel and Lens, through his Blonded Radio show, and made several appearances on other songs by artists like Calvin Harris, A$AP Mob, and Tyler, the Creator.
Blasted
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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And I'm just a guy with a couple of open ears for her
She told me every story behind all of her tattoos
She's thinking maybe the next one,
Should have something to do with you,
To do with me...
Ohh oohhh... ohhh okay well you gotta do mine in color...
You wanna get blasted, yeah
Cause you know this love is gonna last,
And now we getting blasted... uhh...
Cause I couldn't let you do it by yourself...
My feelings go deeper than the ink,
It goes deeper, deep in to your soul
She said you should get a rubix cube over your heart ohhh yeah
But you say I've already figured it out,
Already figured out the love...
She want me to get a spaceship tatted inside of my lip oohhh ohh...
Cause that's what she feel like she on when we,
On each other,
Loving on each other,
Kissing on each other.
Ohh oohhh... ohhh okay well you gotta do mine in color...
Ohh oohhh... ohhh... Cause all of your exes are in black and white...
You wanna get blasted, yeah
Cause you know this love is gonna last,
And now we getting blasted... uhh...
Cause I couldn't let you do it by yourself...
My feelings go deeper than the ink,
It goes deeper, deep in... to your soul... Paper to pen, Needle to skin
I'm in the chair, and she's over there...
Taking these pictures and blowing me kisses
When I ask her to hold my hand,
She told me to take that ink like man
Told me take that ink like a man She told me that (yeah) You wanna get blasted, (blasted)
Cause you know this love is gonna last,
And now we getting blasted (blasted)
Cause I couldn't let you do it by yourself...
My feelings go deeper than the ink,
It goes deeper, deep into your soul...
You know it.
In “Blasted,” Frank Ocean tells the story of a girl he meets who is the prettiest he’s ever seen on a skateboard, and how he connects with her over the stories behind her tattoos. She tells him that she’s thinking about getting a tattoo that has something to do with him, and he expresses his desire to get a tattoo that is more colorful than her exes'. The two of them want to get “blasted” with tattoos together as a symbol of their love, and Ocean emphasizes that his feelings for her go deeper than just the ink on their skin.
The song is about the connection between two people that goes beyond just physical attraction. The tattoos are a symbol of their emotional connection, and getting them together is a way of expressing their love. The idea of getting “blasted” with tattoos is a metaphor for the intensity of their emotions for one another.
Ocean’s lyrics are introspective and romantic, emphasizing his desire for a deep emotional and physical connection with this woman. The idea that all of her exes are in black and white, while he wants their love to be in color, is a powerful metaphor for his desire to bring something new and vibrant into her life.
Line by Line Meaning
She's the prettiest girl I've ever seen on a skateboard
I find her exceptionally attractive and unique because she can skateboard
And I'm just a guy with a couple of open ears for her
I am willing to listen and understand her stories
She told me every story behind all of her tattoos
She shared the significance and meaning behind each of her tattoos with me
She's thinking maybe the next one, Should have something to do with you, To do with me...
She is considering getting a tattoo that represents our love or relationship
Ohh oohhh... ohhh okay well you gotta do mine in color...
She wants her tattoo to be done in color, unlike her previous relationships which were dull and lifeless
Cause all of your exes are in black and white...
Her past relationships were boring and lacked passion
You wanna get blasted, yeah Cause you know this love is gonna last, And now we getting blasted... uhh... Cause I couldn't let you do it by yourself...
We are both getting tattoos because we believe our love will last and I want to show my support
My feelings go deeper than the ink, It goes deeper, deep into your soul
My love for her is more profound than a tattoo, it resonates deep within her inner being
She said you should get a rubix cube over your heart ohhh yeah But you say I've already figured it out, Already figured out the love...
She suggested a tattoo to symbolize my love for her, but I feel like I already understand what our love means
She want me to get a spaceship tatted inside of my lip oohhh ohh...Cause that's what she feel like she on when we, On each other, Loving on each other, Kissing on each other.
She wants a tattoo that reflects how I make her feel - like we are on another level when we are together
My feelings go deeper than the ink, It goes deeper, deep in... to your soul... Paper to pen, Needle to skin I'm in the chair, and she's over there... Taking these pictures and blowing me kisses When I ask her to hold my hand, She told me to take that ink like man Told me take that ink like a man She told me that (yeah) You wanna get blasted, (blasted) Cause you know this love is gonna last, And now we getting blasted (blasted) Cause I couldn't let you do it by yourself...
While getting inked, I realize that my love for her goes beyond physical manifestation, and she is there for me, encouraging me as I symbolize our love
You know it.
I am confident in my love, and it is expressed through our actions and tattoos
Contributed by Hunter J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@djak_
Genius. Still a fave ❤
@kaynewalker8764
Theres no sound!!!!
@sweet19961998
Anybody knows where I can find the actual song please?
@plusthepanda12
I found it on soundcloud
@triplethree1062
@@plusthepanda12 what link
@tylerthecreator4756
blonded blog
@onebobtwo
SoundCloud❤🔥
@annalia7486
@@plusthepanda12 OMG thank you for that, you saved my life 🫶🏻
@onebobtwo
SoundCloud❤🔥
@ericawhite9430
There is no music here,can't hear anything sad