I really try to use it as fuel because people have a positive association of what I do and what I make, and they expect something that’s good,” says the “Nikes” singer. Ocean rarely speaks publicly about his music, but a previously unreleased interview, reportedly from a Blonde/ Boys Don’t Cry promotional video, has made its way online.

I am young, black, gifted and independent… that’s my tribute.” Blonde sold a million plus without a label, that’s successful. “I bought all my masters back last year in the prime of my career, that’s successful.

It took me some time to learn that,” wrote Ocean in a Tumblr post. “Winning a TV award doesn’t christen me successful.

This was partially why Ocean did not submit his Blonde or Endless projects for consideration at this year’s Grammys. The Odd Future affiliate took issue with what he sees as The Recording Academy’s interest in creating television moments rather than awarding the most deserving artists. (AllHipHop News) Frank Ocean has been in the news a lot over the last week because of his open critique of the Grammy Awards.

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