![]() I’m back-tracking: Frank did not let me down. However, a postponed deadline saved the day and let me just say that the wait was worth it. We are working on it, and hope to have it soon.” First Lemonade and now this? Thanks Spotify. What kind of sick capitalism is this? “Frank Ocean’s new music is not available on Spotify yet. Get this, musicians are actually forcing patrons to BUY their music when it is first released instead of free streaming. Translation: “There is the possibility that this artist can let me down.” And boy, howdy, did Frank let me down alright: his album wasn’t on Spotify yet. Initially, I logged onto my Spotify account feeling the pang of anxiety that I always feel once I realize that I am actually invested in an artist. About FREAKING time Frank Ocean, FOUR YEARS? What were you waiting for, a presidential election where Americans on both sides of the aisle seriously consider moving to Canada? You were? Oh, Okay. So, in that case, I’m sure I wasn’t the only one excited to hear about the release date for Blond on August 20, 2016. Or better still, there was the vine parody that replaced the word “tornado” with “potato.” You know what I’m talking about, right? Look it up, it’s hilarious. There was a time when you could not turn on your FM radio without “Thinkin’ Bout You” blasting on every station (my mom and I couldn’t bring ourselves to change it). I am not ashamed to say that I am one of those people. ![]() I think it’s fair to say that a quite a few people have been holding their breath (and passing out) while waiting for Frank Ocean to release a new album since his 2012 debut, channel ORANGE. ![]()
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