The Genius Of: Frank Ocean

How could you not mention his brother…. 😔

despite Frank having basically no presence online beside his music, i still somehow feel like i know him on a personal level. he is truly a generational artist we will remember forever

The beat switches of Pyramids & Nights, just transcends the listener to another parallel universe 🦋🎐.

When frank oceans album blonde first came out I didn’t listen to it Idk why and I love frank. A couple years later I was going through a lot and one of his songs came in my suggestions. I played it and ended up listening to the whole album by accident and it was a great emotional experience. I’m glad Frank is back posting after the passing of his brother, hopefully we get more music from him.

the thing that makes me love frank ocean is how emotional and private he is, he's a big figure in my life becos his music has helped me through living in a toxic environment and i respect his privacy and hope i can see him live or bump into him one day. i love how he's in the spotlight but not IN THE SPOTLIGHT <3 best combo

Watching videos about the genius of musicians but I want to acknowledge the genius that is you, Daniel Eason. As a writer, a creator, a thinker , a story teller. The intentionality behind the work and the attention and care given to your video essays. You too are showing us that you can make things happen for yourself with commitment to your gifts and passions. Thank you

Imagine your dad leaving only for him to come back years later just to sue you

Blonde is one of the best albums... of all time. Literally. The mood change between Nights at exactly 30 minutes into the album, Futura Free & a ‘light yearʼ at 9:24, a light year is 9:24 trillions long (if I remember correctly lol). Frank Oceanʼs just a pure musical genius & I'm very happy that heʼs doing other moves outside of music.

I don't know if it's the same for every other fan but his music literally saved me.

I would actually love one on Pharrell. Dude played a big part in mainstream pop but also helped trail the way of alternative hip hop at the same time.

This is one of the best videos on Frank. Well done! I know he’s a super private person, but I’d love to see him sit down with that guy from hot ones. In the very, very few interviews I’ve seen, he gets asked stupid, generic questions. That “what do you want people to know about you as an artist” part made me think of that.

Bro this guy is crazy. His ability to explain, research, break down, and so thoroughly understand the allegorical meaning of entire albums is actually unmatched

The baby picture with him and Ryan got me a lil emotional RIP

this is why i love frank so much. had the biggest finesse in the music industry, opened the gates to many artists just like himself, and perfects his craft to the t.

frank honestly is my favorite artist, every single song is made with so much soul and it makes me feel like i’m floating. I love how he’s not on the internet and a very quiet artist. makes him more mysterious and when he drops music it’s a shock for everyone. his style is different and speakers for the majority of us.

"no matter what the suicidal singer says" that got me😭😭😭😭. great video man

This guy put immense effort for this almost half an hour craft. Eloquently put every pieces in the most simple yet broad way to narrate Frank's life. Appreciate you bro!!!

this video by itself is a straight classic. the way you use the beat switch when explaining how he changed his name was beautiful

“Regardless of what the suicidal singer says” had me dead. No pun intended. I hope that’s not offensive.

I found Frank when I was 13, and i´ll be honest, my English was trash and I had no idea what his songs meant. But I´m so thankful that my friend, that disappeared and I no longer have contact with, showed me Frank and therefore helped me figure out who I was. Who I am. Now that I´m nearly 18 I realize what his music is actually about, the truth. Hidden in metaphores so that those who don´t know, can´t understand. Becuse it´s like that all the time, if you haven´t experienced something, you can´t relate to someone who has. I think, in order for someone to enjoy Franks prodigy you have to dig deeper, feel the music and what it means to you. You can´t listen to Blond if you´re not in the right mindset. Dig deeper guys, dig deeper...