Frank Ocean, 'channel ORANGE' (Def Jam) If you are one of the thousands of Americans wondering why the R&B singer Frank Ocean is becoming "famous," here's a partial answer: Frank Ocean is a story we want to tell ourselves. When he migrated from New Orleans to Los Angeles shortly after Hurricane Katrina, he became a story about triumphing over circumstances... Frank Ocean to BBC: 'Channel Orange' released early to beat leaks Add "unorthodox release scheduling" to the many reasons why Frank Ocean is likely the most exciting artist in music right now. In an interview with the BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, the avant-R&B singer-songwriter attested that the sudden appearance of his album "Channel Orange" on iTunes a week before its scheduled release on July 17 was no accident. Frank Ocean caps off big week with 'Channel Orange' -- 3 1/2 stars 3.5 stars (out of 4) Most blogged artists: Dan Deacon, Frank Ocean Frank Ocean remains at the top of The Hype Machine's most blogged artists charts on Friday, July 13, while Dan Deacon enters in tenth position. Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' Won't Be Sold at Target Whether Frank Ocean's expedited digital release of channelORANGE will perform well on the charts next week is more or less a no-brainer at this point, however there are still controversies surrounding its arrival... Target stores won't stock Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' album Frank Ocean's album "Channel Orange" already is one of the most widely discussed and highly praised albums of the year, but don't look to buy at a Target store when the physical CD is released next week. Frank Ocean Hasn't Touched a Copy of 'Channel Orange' Yet A lot of people have been talking about Frank Ocean this week, but aside from the occasional tweet or errant Tumblr post, Ocean hasn't done a whole lot of yapping since his Frank Ocean's Album Won't Be Sold at Target Target has shelved the idea of putting Frank Ocean's debut album in its stores. The mega retailer announced it will not carry "Channel Orange," a decision that came after the... Why Target won't sell Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' Frank Ocean's "Channel Orange" has received plenty of praise since debuting early in digital form, and hitting No. 1 on iTunes in 10 countries. But despite the apparent demand for Ocean's debut album, which dropped after he revealed last week that he was once in love with a man, Target will not carry "Channel Orange." [...] Target Won't Carry Frank Ocean's 'Channel Orange' Target will not be carrying Frank Ocean 's debut studio album, "Channel Orange," in response to the label's decision to sell it ahead of its scheduled release date via iTunes -- not due to Ocean's sexuality -- according to statements from the company and Ocean's manager. iTunes is the sole digital seller of the album until July 17.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
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