A ghostwriter working under the name Christopher Breaux, Frank Ocean worked in Los Angeles writing for the likes of Beyonce and Justin Bieber - check out Frank’s rendition of Bieber’s “ Big Enough.” After being shelved by Def Jam, Frank Ocean exploded onto the scene with his 2011 debut free-to-download mixtape, “nostalgia, ULTRA.” Looking back, the 14-track project planted the seeds for what fans would eventually see on his later projects. Looking back at the impact both “Channel Orange” and “Blonde” had on music and pop culture alike, it’s hard to believe that just a couple of years prior to this win, the “Nikes” singer was practically unknown. His two albums - “Channel Orange” and “Blonde” - are highly regarded by fans and critics alike, the former album having won him a Grammy for Best Contemporary Urban Album in 2013. Today, Frank Ocean is regarded as one of the defining artists of our generation.
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