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.
Rewind That
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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Can't get you out of my mind, I want it all the time
You gotta come and rewind that
Baby girls a 10, come out and do it again
Let me see you rewind that
Girl you know I love the sound of when we putting it down
You make me wanna rewind that
Shawty put the thing on me and I'm waiting to see if you won't rewind that
(Stop) Shawty what your name is?
Never mind cause you know that I'm famous
Got chicks from LA to Romanians
Baby I want you (We could take it slow)
Wine you and dine you
Every penny cause I know you're a diamond
Know what you want
And you know how to get it
Look at those lips let me know that you with it tonight
Fast foward back to my spot
Top of the table telling me don't stop
Touching that place that'll keep you hot tonight
Got it going nonstop tonight and (now pause)
Baby what you tryna do?
You know the things all up to you
We can talk all night
Or you can leave your crew and do what we came to do tonight
(Stop) We ain't gotta stop tonight we can do it anyway you like
I can pull on your hair, I can even bite
Or take it way down low tonight (We can take it slow)
We can grind on the floor
Push those hips against me, I know
When I hit it real good and
You're girls ain't got to know
But you know, so baby girl lets go
The song "Rewind That" by Frank Ocean describes a man's obsession with a particular woman whom he can't seem to get out of his mind. The song is very sexual in nature, as the man wants the woman all the time and pleads with her to come and "rewind" the experience. The lyrics use a lot of racy language and imagery, making it clear that the attraction between the two is primarily physical.
The chorus repeats continuously, reinforcing the man's desire for the woman and his need for her to recreate the sexual experience they have shared. The verses describe the attraction between the two and the man's attempts to woo the woman by highlighting his wealth and fame. Despite the explicit nature of the lyrics, the song is catchy and has a memorable melody.
Overall, "Rewind That" is a song that is all about the carnal desire of two people for one another. It is meant to be provocative and is certainly not appropriate for all audiences. However, those who enjoy frank and direct songs about the pleasures of the flesh may find it to be a fun and entertaining listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Rewind that
Let's relive the moment
Can't get you out of my mind, I want it all the time
I can't stop thinking about you and I crave more
You gotta come and rewind that
I need you to come back and feel the same
Baby girls a 10, come out and do it again
She's perfect, I need her back here with me
Let me see you rewind that
I want to witness the moment again
Girl you know I love the sound of when we putting it down
I love the sexual intimacy we share
You make me wanna rewind that
You arouse me so much I need to experience it again
Shawty put the thing on me and I'm waiting to see if you won't rewind that
You seduce me with your sexuality and I am yearning for more
(Stop) Shawty what your name is?
I'm curious about your identity
Never mind cause you know that I'm famous
My fame precedes me, so I don't need to know your name
Got chicks from LA to Romanians
I have women from all over the world
Baby I want you (We could take it slow)
You are the one I desire, and we could take things slow
Wine you and dine you
I want to treat you well
Every penny cause I know you're a diamond
You're worth every bit of my investment
Know what you want
You're confident in your desires
And you know how to get it
You know exactly how to please yourself
Look at those lips let me know that you with it tonight
I can tell by your facial expression that you're in the mood
Fast foward back to my spot
Let's skip ahead to sex at my place
Top of the table telling me don't stop
I want to sexually satisfy you
Touching that place that'll keep you hot tonight
I want to pleasure you in intimate ways
Got it going nonstop tonight and (now pause)
Our sexual encounter is ongoing, but let's take a moment to enjoy it
Baby what you tryna do?
What do you want to experience?
You know the things all up to you
What happens next is your decision
We can talk all night
We can engage in intimate conversation for hours
Or you can leave your crew and do what we came to do tonight
You can abandon your friends to have sex with me if you want to
(Stop) We ain't gotta stop tonight we can do it anyway you like
We don't have to end things, we can keep going in different positions
I can pull on your hair, I can even bite
I want to engage in sexual activities that you find pleasurable
Or take it way down low tonight (We can take it slow)
We can engage in gentler sexual activities
We can grind on the floor
We can have sex on the floor
Push those hips against me, I know
We can have sexual intercourse in a way that involves our hips grinding together
When I hit it real good and
When I'm pleasuring you well
You're girls ain't got to know
Your friends don't need to know what we did
But you know, so baby girl lets go
You know what happened, let's do it again
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jollyville66
Man, Frank Ocean is one of the greatest to ever do it, in my opinion. He's something else.
@carsonmccord6226
Jollyville 66 him and Kendrick are the best two artists so far this century
@hyunseoklee4027
@@carsonmccord6226 kanye and beyonce too
@mudcrab1133
What I would do is I would take your comment and I would just delete "one of" and voila! Much more accurate.
@karthik4773
@@mudcrab1133 yeah beyonce has to go
@serenitybeats1677
@@hyunseoklee4027 yeah not Beyoncé
@marktuan9593
Frank Ocean is indeed one of the most smartest and talented singers out there. This dude deserves ALL the recognition he had and will get
@l-boi8173
I wonder if his new album will explain where he was all this time. I hear the moon is quickly becoming a good tourist spot because of him.
@the_boy_from_ipanemacaro7390
Well....
@bernard7057
😬😬