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.
So Fresh
Frank Ocean Lyrics
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Ooooh yeah So fresh (so fresh) oh yes
And I, know I was in love with you
First time that I met you, butter-flies
Kept me floating in the air, that's how it felt
First word that I spoke it, made you, smile
Cause I got a little style goin
You laugh in my face but, I didn't careCause it started the conversation
That led to our first date, now
Old folks used to tell me, I know it and I felt
I know it's true if, they're, just like you
So fresh Each time when I closed my eyes
Fade in and your lips touch mine, ooh
So fresh You're like my favorite [?]
I swear you could play forever...
The song "So Fresh" by Frank Ocean is a romantic, love song that explores the intense feeling of falling in love with someone. The song starts off with the singer expressing his feelings of being in love with someone he met for the first time. He describes feeling butterflies and being completely enamored with this person, making him feel like he's floating in the air. The singer recalls that the first word he spoke to this person made them smile, and even though they laughed at him, it sparked the conversation that led to their first date.
As the song continues, the singer highlights the importance of this person in his life, referring to them as "so fresh" and saying that every time he closes his eyes, he can feel their lips on his. He describes this person as his favorite and someone he could play with forever, emphasizing the depth of his feelings for them. In the end, the singer remarks that he believes in the love that he shares with his partner, and that it feels true and just like they are meant to be together forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Ohh noooo
Expression of disappointment or dissatisfaction
Ooooh yeah So fresh (so fresh) oh yes
Admiration for how amazing and fresh something is
And I, know I was in love with you
Confession of being in love with someone
First time that I met you, butter-flies
Feeling nervous or excited when first meeting someone you're attracted to
Kept me floating in the air, that's how it felt
Feeling light and happy when around someone you're attracted to
First word that I spoke it, made you, smile
Feeling pleased or accomplished when making someone smile with what you say
Cause I got a little style goin
Being confident and having personal style
You laugh in my face but, I didn't care
Not letting someone else's laughter affect your confidence or self-esteem
Cause it started the conversation
Acknowledging how a simple act can lead to a more important outcome
That led to our first date, now
Reflecting on how a conversation led to a significant event like a first date
Old folks used to tell me, I know it and I felt
Paying homage to the wisdom of older generation and learning from their advice
I know it's true if, they're, just like you
Believing the validity of the advice based on the characteristics of the person it is coming from
So fresh Each time when I closed my eyes
Reiterating how amazing and fresh something or someone is
Fade in and your lips touch mine, ooh
Imagining a sensual moment with the person being admired
So fresh You're like my favorite [?]
Comparing the person being admired to a favorite or cherished item
I swear you could play forever...
Expressing a desire for the moment or experience to never end
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@goldn909
Love this song ❤
@jerrinmack3804
Killed it!
@justflow3666
Good shit bro. Great job on that second verse!
@irnaraymond
LOVE THIS! You're Goooooood!
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@Lethalmariposa
Still listening to this frfr
@jskinz89
Lost the first12 seconds or so of audio... Had to re-record and lip sync to myself lol
@gazashariff1906
Do you still have the beat can you please upload it?
@jskinz89
4 months later (I know) lol I'll try and upload tomorrow
@blasegangbeats1865
+jskinz89 that's fine please and thank you you did a good job by the way keep going