Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Frank Ocean tops this week's new music more info

Stereogum — For years, the otherworldly vocals of the UK singer Sampha have been adding texture to songs from people like Drake, Kanye West, and Frank Ocean. But now, Sampha is getting ready to release a solo album and step out on his own, and he shared his exce... more info

NME — The artist has earned significantly before from the album because he released it independently more info

New York Times — After a four-year silence, this 28-year-old singer releases works full of pain, confusion, curiosity, dispassion and need. more info

Consequence of Sound — Frank Ocean and Kanye West collaborator returns with more solo material. more info

NME — It comes after the fast food chain responded to Ye's McDonald's-themed poem for Frank Ocean's 'Boys Don't Cry' more info

NME — The frontman is a "sad music in the gym kind of guy" more info

Chicago Tribune — The Grammy-winning R&B singer Frank Ocean recently released two albums and a full-color, high-gloss magazine over the course of two days. In doing so, he injected enthusiasm, confusion and yet more chaos into an ever-evolving music business. The ... more info

NME — Bassist says Ocean's 'Channel Orange' album 'really connected with me and lifted my spirit' more info

NME — Buddy Ross didn't know when the record would drop either more info