Why Frank Ocean Thinks Being Vulnerable Is Overrated

A lot of artists are incredibly vulnerable and honest in their lyrics, but Frank Ocean is tired of that trend. 

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Episode Transcript

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It's been more than three years since Frank Ocean's highly
influential album Blonde that talked several best of sixteen less
and single handedly shifted the direction of R and B,
and expect his next album to signal a new direction
as well. And a rare sit down with w Magazine,
Frank express he has been inspired by club music from
Detroit and Chicago house to French electro, and while Frank

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has been celebrated for his brutal honesty and past songs,
he may be leaving that behind for now. He says,
I believe for a long time that there was strength
in vulnerability, and I really don't believe that anymore. In
order for me to satisfy expectations, there always needs to
be an outpouring of my heart in a very truthful,
vulnerable way. Now I'm more interested in live, a full
motion picture fantasy and a quote. Frank also says he

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doesn't have an eye on any release date yet, but
given that he's inspired new music in seems like a
safe bet that direct from Hollywood