Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 28, 1987
Age37
BirthplaceLong Beach, California, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Frank Ocean's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForFrank Ocean is best known for his critically acclaimed albums 'Channel Orange' and 'Blonde', as well as his work as a prominent figure in the alternative R&B and hip-hop scenes.

Intro

Frank Ocean is an acclaimed American singer, songwriter, record producer, and photographer. He is celebrated for his innovative musical style, captivating lyricism, and genre-blending albums, which have had a significant impact on contemporary R&B and hip-hop.

Early Life & Background

Frank Ocean, born Christopher Edwin Breaux, relocated with his family from Long Beach, California to New Orleans, Louisiana when he was five. He grew up in New Orleans, where he was exposed to the city’s vibrant jazz scene and developed a passion for music from an early age.[1][2]

Career Highlights

  • Released debut mixtape 'Nostalgia, Ultra' in 2011 to widespread acclaim.[1]
  • Released debut studio album 'Channel Orange' in 2012, which won the Grammy Award for Best Urban Contemporary Album and was nominated for Album of the Year.[2]
  • Released his second studio album, 'Blonde', in 2016 to critical and commercial success.[1][3]
  • Noted for writing and producing for artists such as Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and Jay-Z.[1][2]
  • Recognized as a key figure in redefining modern R&B and hip-hop with his introspective songwriting and innovative production.[2][3]

Trivia

  • Frank Ocean is known for his private and enigmatic public persona, shunning traditional publicity and rarely giving interviews.[1][3]
  • He legally changed his name from Christopher Edwin Breaux to Frank Ocean in 2015.[1][2]
  • In 2012, Ocean published an open letter on his Tumblr revealing a past romantic relationship with a man, a rare moment of openness about sexuality in the hip-hop industry.[1][2]
  • Ocean is a fan of cars and often incorporates automobile imagery into his music and visuals.[2][3]

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Frank Ocean?

Frank Ocean is 37 years old.

When was Frank Ocean born?

Frank Ocean was born the 28 October 1987.

Where is Frank Ocean from?

Long Beach, California, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About October 28th, 1987, in brief:

  • Historical events: André Masson, a prominent French surrealist artist known for his complex and symbolic works like 'Labyrinth', passed away at the age of 91. Born in 1896, Masson was a significant figure in the Surrealist movement, known for his innovative artistic techniques and exploration of the subconscious through art.
  • Day of the week: October 28th, 1987 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Bad by Michael Jackson
  • #1 UK song: You Win Again by The Bee Gees
  • Popular movie: Blind Dating directed by James Keach

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Ocean
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Frank-Ocean
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5140946/