Blog: AudioCred

Frank Ocean is blowing up. He's got an album and a tour coming up later this year, and he's fast becoming the hottest male R&B star on our radar. I'd like to think that the decision to feature this epic ballad (10 minutes!) as his latest single was inspired by his recent collaboration with Kanye West on Watch The Throne. It feels more like two or three solid songs than a truly cohesive whole, but it's much more original than most other mainstream soul offerings. Here's hoping Channel Orange  works out. [...]

• Frank Ocean - Pyramids