Why is Frank Ocean Nostalgia, Ultra not on Spotify?
The critically acclaimed release, which features singles “Novacane” and “Swim Good,” is largely unavailable online because of the Eagles’ Don Henley who threatened legal action over the use of his band’s song “Hotel California” on Ocean’s “American Wedding.” In response to this, Ocean wrote a post on Tumblr clarifying …
Is Frank Ocean appropriate?
There are some violent themes, sexual images, and profanity, including “f–k” and “n—a.” Not for kids, but not your typical R&B or rap album, either.
What is the car on Nostalgia, Ultra?
BMW E30 M3
Cars also serve as one of the most visceral, evocative forms of nostalgia — look no further than the cover of his 2011 mix tape Nostalgia, Ultra, which features an image of an orange BMW E30 M3 from the 1980s.
Will Nostalgia, Ultra ever be on Apple Music?
The penultimate track, “American Wedding”, is at least part of the reason that Nostalgia, Ultra is so difficult to come by today (you won’t find it on Spotify or Apple Music).
When did Nostalgia Ultra by Frank Ocean come out?
nostalgia,ULTRA. is Frank Ocean’s debut mixtape, which released on February 16, 2011, on Ocean’s Tumblr page with almost no promotion. He uploaded the mixtape to iTunes with the genre labeled as ‘bluegrass’ and ‘death metal.’ When asked why, he responded, saying:
When did Frank Ocean give away his album?
After getting signed to Island Def Jam about a year ago, the label proceeded to ignore him. Until February 16, that is. That’s when Ocean decided to give away his debut album, Nostalgia, Ultra, for free on his Tumblr.
When did Frank Ocean start his solo career?
Frank Ocean co-wrote songs for John Legend (“Quickly”) and Brandy (“1st & Love”), signed to Def Jam, and connected with rap group Odd Future, but his career as a solo artist did not gain traction until he linked to an upload of this, his first mixtape, on his Tumblr blog in early 2011.
What was Frank Ocean’s first song in Odd Future?
In protest, Ocean joined the rap collective Odd Future which introduced him to artists such as Tyler, The Creator and Hodgy Beats. His debut song was “SteamRoller” on the Domo Genesis album Rolling Papers.