Reclusive artist Frank Ocean could be preparing for a return. According to a report from Hits Daily Double, Ocean is in the process of “shopping a new album.”
The outlet’s sources claim Ocean and attorney Laurie Soriano are taking meetings with industry executives. Soriano is a partner in the entertainment division of the King, Holmes, Paterno, & Soriano firm. During those meetings, the report alleges, a new Frank Ocean album is being played.
Ocean has avoided doing business with industry personnel since his tumultuous time with Def Jam. The “Thinkin’ Bout You” singer shifted the landscape of the music industry in 2016 when he finessed out of his Def Jam contract. Ocean released the visual album Endless on August 16th, thereby fulfilling his contract and allowing him to release his critically-acclaimed masterpiece Blonde independently the next day. Apple reportedly paid Ocean $20 million for exclusive streaming rights to the album
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In the five years since, Frank Ocean has released nearly a dozen singles and occasional merch on blonded.co. He’s also featured on songs with Travis Scott, Tyler, the Creator, A$AP Rocky, and Jay-Z in that time.
Back in August, Ocean debuted Homer, his new independent luxury company. Homer unveiled their first collaborative collection with Prada late last week. Days later, Ocean wore Prada to the Met Gala where he made waves with a unique accessory – a slime green robotic baby.
Ocean will headline Coachella in 2023, meaning his return to the spotlight could be near. Is new Frank Ocean music on the way? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below! For more music news from wavypack, Kanye Partners with Kano for DONDA Stem Player.
