The last time Frank Ocean was mentioned on this blog was when I introduced his new single "Pyramids" which is on his new debut album Channel Orange, which hits stores tomorrow. The album was released a week early and since then there has been mixed reviews. Days before his album was released online, Frank Ocean wrote an open letter to his fans about his sexuality. In the letter he admits to being bi sexual and having a man as his first love. Since then he's received more love and he has also lost love. I personally don't think it matters whether or not he's gay, straight, or bi. The fact is he makes GREAT music and that's all that should matter. Last summer he had everyone going crazy over his song "Thinking About You" and suddenly the same people who loved that song no longer like it and no longer like him. I think that's just immature, and to make matters worse TARGET decides they will not be selling his album in their stores. This really must be the year when the world ends if people are really bothered that this wonderful musician's sexuality determines his success. Despite the negativity I believe his album will do great, it's already caused lots of attention within the media and it's only going to become better. As far as Target not carrying the album, I may have to travel a longer distance just to support a real artist.
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