With the success of his mixtape nostalgia, ULTRA and international tour, Frank Ocean has been selected to be a part of the BBC News Sound of 2012 list. The compiled list “showcases some of music’s most exciting emerging stars, selected by more than 180 leading critics, bloggers and broadcasters.”
In an interview with the international news outlet, Mr. Francis Ocean shared a bit about the difference between living in Los Angeles, California versus growing up in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter also touched on what brings out his vivid lyrics and tunes:
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ON WHAT INSPIRES HIS SONGS:
I guess I’m just inspired to tell stories and I enjoy music and just the art form so much, that it seems like the perfect medium to tell stories. And in my life, times that I’ve enjoy and that mean a lot to me, I often go back to them. Continue
After much anticipation, Beyoncé finally releases a video for fan favorite from her latest album, 4, “Party,” produced by Kanye West. Instead of Kanye and André 3000, this video version features North Carolina rapper J. Cole.
The video, which premiered on BET’s 106 & Park today, features a myriad of cameos, including friend & former bandmate Kelly Rowland and her fashionista sister Solange as the party’s DJ. The clip was co-directed by Alan Furgeson and Beyoncé.
“Clearly, the ballet Rosas danst Rosas was one of many references for my video, Countdown. It was one of the inspirations used to bring the feel and look of the song to life… I was also paying tribute to the film, Funny Face with the legendary Audrey Hepburn. My biggest inspirations were the 60s, the 70s, Brigitte Bardot, Andy Warhol, Twiggy and Diana Ross.”
Adria Petty, who directed the video, also issued a statement saying, “I’ve always been fascinated by the way contemporary art uses different elements and references to produce something unique. The video already has close to two million views so hopefully the fans will look at all the tributes and then discover Audrey Hepburn, Warhol, Bardot, Rosas danst Rosas and all the works that inspired me and shaped this video.”
She recently shot a video for the clip, and now is revealing the album covers for the album, which will hit stores November 18th. Check out the deluxe edition cover below the cut.
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