Frank Ocean
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Summary
Frank Ocean was born on October 28, 1987[1], in Long Beach[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], rapper[5], record producer[6], and photographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43,681 views/month, #2,851 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Occupation: visual artist[10], composer[11], keyboardist[12], musician[13]
- Field of work: music[14], singing[15], keyboard instrument performance[16], photography[17]
- Educated at: John Ehret High School[18], University of New Orleans[19]
- Award received: Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[20], Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album[21]
- Member of: Odd Future[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[24]
- Genre: alternative R&B[25], psychedelic soul[26], progressive soul[27], contemporary R&B[28], pop music[29], soul[30], hip-hop[31], avant-pop[32]
- Record label: Def Jam Recordings[33]
- Discography: Frank Ocean discography[34]
- Commons category: Frank Ocean[35]
- Voice type: baritone[36]
- Family name: Breaux[37], Ocean[38]
- Given name: Christopher[39], Edwin[40], Frank[41]
- Location of formation: Long Beach[42]
- Pseudonym: Frank Ocean[43]
- Official website: https://blonded.co/[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Frank Ocean[45]
- Medical condition: synesthesia[46]
- Instrument: keyboard instrument[47], voice[48]
- Nominated for: Grammy Award for Best New Artist[49]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[50]
- Topic has template: Template:Frank Ocean[51]
- Birth name: Christopher Edwin Breaux[52]
Why It Matters
Frank Ocean has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[55], a screenwriter[56], b. 1983[57], of United States[58], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[59], specialised in music[60].
FAQs
Where was Frank Ocean born?
Frank Ocean was born in Long Beach[2].
What did Frank Ocean do for work?
Frank Ocean worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], rapper[5], record producer[6], and photographer[7].
Where did Frank Ocean go to school?
Frank Ocean was educated at John Ehret High School[18] and University of New Orleans[19].
What awards did Frank Ocean receive?
Honors received include Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance[20] and Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album[21].
Who did Frank Ocean influence?
Frank Ocean has been cited as an influence by Donald Glover[55].