Frank Ocean – “Memrise” (Audio)

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It’s been a minute since Frank Ocean put out new music, today he released this new song “Memrise” on his tumblr. He has reportedly enlisted Hit-Boy and Rodney Jerkins for the follow-up to 2012′s channel ORANGE, along with frequent collaborators Happy Perez, Charlie Gambetta, and Kevin Ristro.

Listen below…

Frank Ocean ft. Diplo, Mick Jones & Paul Simonon – Hero (Audio)

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Converse latest all-star collabo features Frank Ocean, Diplo, Mick Jones & Paul Simonon for “Hero.”

The song features backing vocals from the West Los Angeles Children’s Choir and was recorded in London, Hawaii and Los Angeles.

Listen below…

Frank Ocean Announces International Tour Dates (News)

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Frank Ocean announced his international tour dates today! His tour kicks off in Munich Germany and ends in Canada.

Frank Ocean International Tour Dates

June 25 – BMW World – Munich, Germany
June 27 – Tap 1 – Copenhagen, Denmark
June 28 – Bravalla Festival – Norrkoping, Sweden
July 2 – Heineken Music Hall – Amsterdam, The Netherlands
July 3 – Le Zenith – Paris, France
July 4 – Hovefestival – Arendal, Norway
July 6 – Rock Werchter – Rotselaar, Belgium
July 9 – Brixton O2 Academy – London, United Kingdom
July 10 – Brixton O2 Academy – London, United Kingdom
July 12 – Wireless Festival, Olympic Park London – London, United Kingdom
July 13 – Phoenix Park – Dublin, Ireland
July 14 – T in the Park – Kinross, United Kingdom
July 16 – Laugardalshollin – Reykjavik, Iceland
July 28 – Splendour in the Grass Festival – Byron Bay, Australia
August 3 – Osheaga Music and Arts Festival – Montreal, QC
August 4 – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre – Toronto, ON

Frank Ocean – Eyes Like Sky (Audio)

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After a couple Grammy nominations (later turning into wins) and a stunning debut album, Frank Ocean has had a hell of a 2012. This year, we know he’s 10-11 tracks in on a follow-up that will pick up as a sequel to his debut Channel Orange. Though this record is not a new release but a rumored Channel Orange leftover, “Eyes Like Sky” is nice reminder of how awesome Frank Ocean’s storytelling is through his music.

The L.A.-based crooner will be heading to Bora Bora to finish recording his sophomore album. Let’s hope for another leak soon.

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Jay-Z – “I would like to thank the swap meet for his hat” #GRAMMYs (Video)

JUST SCROLL IT TO MINUTE 0:58 TO SEE/HEAR WHAT YOU CAME FOR. JUST DO IT.

After winning the Grammy for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, Frank Ocean, The-Dream and Jay-Z took the stage to make the usual acceptance speech. Frank thanked his little brother, normal, The-Dream went on about how he was cut off last time, ok semi-normal, and Jay-Z rounded everything off with thanking the swap meet for Dream’s head gear, awesome.

The Dream Swap Meet

Welp, at least you won a Grammy! And all is good in the world.

Thought this deserved its own post. Ok, carry on.