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Frank OceanAmerican musician, singer-rapper
Date of Birth: 28.10.1987
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Biography of Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean, an American musician and rapper, gained worldwide recognition with his album 'Channel Orange' in 2012, which topped many charts and was named 'Album of the Year' by 'The Guardian'. Born as Christopher Breaux in 1987 in Long Beach, California, Frank Ocean's family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was 5 years old. However, their home was destroyed by the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and he was evacuated to Los Angeles.

Rather than returning home after a few weeks of rehabilitation, Frank Ocean decided to pursue his long-held dream of a music career in Los Angeles. He recorded several demos at a friend's studio, which gained popularity among listeners. He then began writing songs for other musicians and eventually joined the Los Angeles hip-hop group 'OFWGKTA', also known as 'Odd Future', in late 2009. His friendship with Tyler, The Creator from 'Odd Future' played a significant role in his early career. Later, he met producer Tricky Stewart, who helped him secure a contract with 'Def Jam Recordings'.

In early 2011, Frank Ocean released his debut mini-album titled 'Nostalgia, Ultra', which was well-received by listeners. He adopted the stage name Frank Ocean, partially influenced by the famous movie 'Ocean's 11'. In addition to his own music, Frank Ocean has written songs for artists such as Justin Bieber, John Legend, and Beyoncé Knowles. In 2011, he collaborated on two tracks for Jay-Z and Kanye West's joint album 'Watch the Throne'.

In 2012, Frank Ocean released his first full-length album 'Channel Orange', which quickly climbed the charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. The album received a Grammy nomination and was named 'Album of the Year' by 'The Guardian'. In the same year, Frank Ocean publicly announced that he is gay, becoming one of the first openly gay artists in his genre. This announcement was significant for many people.

After the release of his album 'Channel Orange', Frank Ocean intrigued the media and the public by suggesting that it could be his first and last album. He stated that he might not be able to create a new album but could write a novel or something similar. However, the likelihood of him leaving his music career after such success is minimal. In fact, Frank Ocean later revealed to journalists that he had already written something new.