The phenomenally talented R&B singer and songwriter Frank Ocean made his television debut last night on The Jimmy Fallon Show. Ocean performed his new track "Bad Religion" with The Roots and a string orchestra.
It's a deliciously subersive song. Watch it AFTER THE JUMP ...
The song "Bad Religion" propelled Ocean to international attention last week. The song climaxes with the lyrics, "If it brings me to my knees, it's a bad religion...I could never make him love me...never"— a reference to Frank Ocean’s first love being another young man. Read our analysis at EBONY.
Last night's appearance on Fallon also brought more news: Ocean surprised everyone last night by dropping his new album Channel Orange on iTunes one week ahead of its scheduled release. The physical copies of the CD will hit stores on July 17th. Channel Orange is #1 at the iTunes Music Store.
Watch AFTER THE JUMP ...
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Posted by: jace | 10 July 2012 at 10:12
leaves me wanting more. i was hoping for an interview...
Posted by: fff | 10 July 2012 at 10:19
I don't know if I can spare the money for the album now, but I will try.
I love this song; a fusion of so many things (old fashioned R&B crooning, gospel, folk music) with a black gay touch and theme....so much better than much of the mess on the charts nowadays.
Posted by: Chitown Kev | 10 July 2012 at 11:33
I ordered 3 copies of his album!!!
Posted by: Mel Smith | 10 July 2012 at 11:34
I'll give the album a try, but I'll have to wait until the July 17th release date because I'm not an Apple itunes shopper. I buy my music on Amazon's MP3 store and it's not there yet. :-(
Posted by: Black Pegasus | 10 July 2012 at 13:27
I was practically in tears watching that earlier. Glad to say Frank is blowing up something crazy this side of the pond too.
Posted by: John From London | 10 July 2012 at 13:50
By the way, in case you didn't know, Frank's album is streaming on his Tumblr account right now:
http://frankocean.tumblr.com/post/26885717440/channelorange
Posted by: John From London | 10 July 2012 at 13:54
Frank just solidified his place in TV, music, performance, Black, gay, and LGBTQ history. CONGRATS an awesome job.
Posted by: Kirk | 10 July 2012 at 14:18
John From London, I WAS IN TEARS! I cried to sleep, listening to a man sing HIM so sweetly. Got up this morning and bought the cd! #PLATINUM #TRUTH!
Posted by: TheRevKev | 10 July 2012 at 22:20
OMG, that was amazing...I will be buying his cd
Posted by: Michael | 11 July 2012 at 10:40
I do have to add I loved, Loved, LOVED the Bob Dylanesque way that his voice cracks...he really felt this.
Posted by: Chitown Kev | 11 July 2012 at 11:05
RevKev... I *do* believe this is a game-changer! Much love to my LBGT folk across the ocean. Peace. x x x
Posted by: John From London | 11 July 2012 at 17:10
Boycott Target for not selling Frank Ocean's CD!!!
Posted by: Mel Smith | 11 July 2012 at 20:52
I will buy this cd to support this wonderful strong young gay man. The song was beautiful and so is he. And I have already boycotted Target for selling cds by those Jamaican House Musicians who sing about murdering gay men.
Posted by: Jerry | 12 July 2012 at 08:17
I bought this album! It is AHHHMAZING! Love the song "Forrest Gump" ... give it a listen!
Posted by: Lex | 13 July 2012 at 11:44
Frank Ocean is amazing. I feel sorry for all the people that doubted this beautiful, young man. He could wound up being the next Adele but with a serious twist. His courage inspires me, his talent moves me and his energy and light are so precious and rare. He is the future of music and I'm so happy his personal life is on this world stage for everyone to see and realize that love is love. Man to woman, woman to woman or man to man is all love and comes from the highest of highs. His voice is soothing and electric at the same time. Honey, if this is lightning in a bottle, I'm so ready to get struck.
Posted by: Cool | 18 July 2012 at 01:26