Nostalgia/Ultra

For our first official review on YGHMusic we decided "Nostalgia/ Ultra" is with out a shadow of a doubt our first choice. This mixtape/album, to Frank is how "So Far Gone" was to Drake, first released to the public as a mixtape then later recognized for its greatness and sold as an album. This is not the first of Frank Oceans work, but it is his first mixtape released as "Frank Ocean". This mix-tape, is also unique due to the way it was released, from Frank Oceans 'Tumblr' account. He has later released many singles and even allowed the public to stream his 'Channel Orange' album from his tumblr.

Frank Ocean, born Christopher Breaux from New Orleans Louisiana. This singer/songwriter was a ghost writer for many artists including Justin Bieber and John Legend. In 2010, Ocean joined the rap group  OFWGKTA "Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All". With members like Tyler The Creator, Earl Sweatshirt, and Domo Genesis. It can be difficult to see how an R&B/Soul artist like Frank Ocean  fits in with such an outcasted, in your face, type of rap group. Until you hear his soulful love songs and moving metaphors in his mix-tape "Nostalgia/ Ultra" it is impossible to see how intricate a position he plays in the Odd Future family.

"Nostalgia/ Ultra"- To sum up this entire mix-tape in one word. Art. Frank Ocean was inspired to make this mix-tape after Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, listening to the lyrics of 'Strawberry Swing' makes the listener feel the pain he must have been feeling through the tragic natural disaster. Many songs are reminisces of past loves and lost, the track 'There Will Be Tears' Speaks of Frank's father, who left when Ocean was only 6 years old. Throughout this track you can feel the pain that must still be strong in his life from growing up without his father being at home. Every single track on this mix-tape is magical and amazing work especially for a debut mix-tape.

Frank Oceans 'Nostalgia/ Ultra" released Feb 16 2011
Author - YGH