Frank Ocean is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, photographer, and visual artist. Recognized for his idiosyncratic musical style, introspective and elliptical songwriting, unconventional production techniques, and wide vocal range, Ocean is among the most acclaimed artists of his generation. Music critics have credited him with revitalizing jazz and funk-influenced R&B, as well as advancing the genre through his experimental approach. He is considered a representative artist of alternative R&B.
Ocean has been praised by critics and fans alike for reigniting the genre of R&B with a unique approach to music. He has been praised by critics and fans alike for reigniting the genre of R&B with a unique approach to music. He is known for his compelling lyrics and unorthodox sound. Over the course of his career, Frank Ocean has won two Grammy Awards. In 2013, he was also listed by Times Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
