The shit that I wanted to get off my chest. I was just trying to make a record with the shit that I wanted to express. That's what this record felt like." The lyrical content, according to Ocean, relates to heartbreak and other familiar tropes of interpersonal relationships: "I wasn't trying to make a record that people could relate to. In his own words, Ocean calls the album "nostalgic." He explains, "it's a longing for the past. But just piecing together all the levels to do it at the level, the quality of records I wanted to make… But, it was a process I appreciate so much.” Not like writing the songs arranging the songs. Bluegrass is all the way swag." Ocean described the making of his mixtape as “a labor of love. When asked about why he uploaded the songs in that way, he replied "I don't want to seem like I have a cause against genres, or maybe I do. Ocean, when uploading the album to iTunes, labeled it as "bluegrass" and "death metal", out of arbitrariness. Hudson and The Eagles, which Ocean sings over. The mixtape samples songs from Radiohead, Coldplay, MGMT, Mr. During his time with the group he recorded and self-released Nostalgia, Ultra without any pre-release promotion on his Tumblr account. In protest, Ocean joined the rap collective OFWGKTA which introduced him to artists such as Tyler, The Creator and Hodgy Beats. However, he was initially unable to build a relationship with the company. In late 2009, he met producer Tricky Stewart, who helped Ocean sign a contract with Def Jam Recordings as a solo artist. There he landed songwriting gigs for established artists like John Legend and Justin Bieber. After Hurricane Katrina hit his hometown of New Orleans, Ocean moved to Los Angeles to pursue a recording career. He made the decision to pursue a career in music at a young age, and as a teen, he did neighborhood chores to fund his early studio sessions. Following its release, both Ocean and the mixtape have developed a cult following.įrank Ocean was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Subsequently, Ocean collaborated with recording artists Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z after they were introduced to the mixtape through West.
Recording artist Kanye West was reportedly a fan of the mixtape, which lead to him inviting Ocean to appear on his album Watch the Throne. "Novacane" was also listed as one of the best songs of the year by several publications. Complex named it the second best mixtape of the year. The album appeared on several music critics' and publications' end-of-year albums lists, including ones published by Pitchfork Media, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. Ocean performed both singles and several other songs from Nostalgia, Ultra during his concert tour. Ocean embarked on a solo concert tour through North America and Europe to promote the record, playing a total of 7 shows. "Novacane" received chart success on the Billboard Hot 100 and both singles charted on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Both songs received music videos directed by Australian director Nabil Elderkin. Two singles were released from the aborted EP version "Novacane," and Swim Good". However, the release of the EP was indefinitely delayed in July 2011 and has since been cancelled. In May 2011, Def Jam announced its plans to release tracks from the mixtape as an EP on July 26, 2011. Following its release, the mixtape received general acclaim from music critics, receiving an 83% on Metacritic. The content mostly focuses on interpersonal relationships, personal reflection and social commentary. The mixtape was noted for its surreal themes, its unique R&B aesthetic and the nostalgic lyrical value. It was made downloadable via Ocean's personal blog.
After joining alternative hip hop group OFWGKTA at the end of 2009, he self-released the mixtape on February 18, 2011, without initial promotion. Ocean was inspired to make the mixtape after he moved to Los Angeles following his hometown being hit by Hurricane Katrina. (stylized as "nostalgia,ULTRA.") is the debut mixtape by American artist Frank Ocean, released on February 18, 2011.
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