![]() ![]() Relations between Frank and the label were already off to a bad note, so Frank joined the rap group Odd Future in protest of it. Around this period, producer Tricky Stewart helped sign Frank to the first and only record label he has signed to, Def Jam Recordings. Īfter struggling for a bit in LA, he was eventually able to work with artists such as Brandy, John Legend, and Justin Bieber, serving as a "ghostwriter" of sorts. He was an English student at the University of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck the city in 2005, forcing him to transfer schools only to drop out shortly after and move back to California to pursue music. Throughout his childhood, he gained an interest in pursuing a music career, notably doing neighborhood chores to fund his early studio sessions. "Nature Feels" is a new take on "Electric Feel" by MGMTįrank was born in Long Beach, California, but his family moved to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was ten."Soul Calibur" samples "4th Dimensional Transition" and "Kids" by MGMT."American Wedding" is a new take on "Hotel California" by The Eagles."There Will Be Tears" is a new take on "There Will Be Tears" by Mr. ![]() "Goldeneye" samples "Central Park" and "Everything Is Broken" by Mr."Lovecrimes" contains audio of a scene from Eyes Wide Shut (1999)."Bitches Talkin' (Metal Gear Solid)" samples "Optimistic" by Radiohead."Strawberry Swing" is a new take on "Strawberry Swing" by Coldplay."Street Fighter" samples "Lovers in Japan / Reign of Love" and "Life in Technicolor" by Coldplay.The car featured on the mixtape cover is a BMW E30 M3. A likely factor to that release's cancellation was the threat of litigation made by The Eagles' Don Henley for Frank's use of their track "Hotel California." The project was never released outside of a free download, though his record label Def Jam planned to re-release it as Nostalgia, Lite at one point. The project was well-received by critics and fans alike, paving his way to success with his debut album channel ORANGE that released the following year. On the lyrical front, the project focuses on interpersonal relationships, whether that be bittersweet goodbyes (" Strawberry Swing"), poking fun at his own lyrical ability (" Songs For Women"), or mocking American marriages (" American Wedding"). The tape is known for its nostalgic R&B aesthetic which is represented in the use of cassette and videogame sounds, as well as snippets of movies. and occasionally nostalgia/ultra) is the debut mixtape by Frank Ocean, released on Februas a free download. Nostalgia, Ultra (stylized as nostalgia,ULTRA. While merging from " Nostalgia, Ultra.", this briefly became the 200th page on the wiki! ![]()
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