Frank Ocean

2. Contains a melodic passage inspired by The Beatles’ “Here, There and Everywhere,” earning Paul McCartney a songwriting credit.
5. The name came from a dream Frank had about a hazy, distant place, matching the track’s nocturnal vibe.
6. André 3000 originally considered adding a second OutKast member, but Big Boi declined, leaving it a one-of-a-kind duet.
9. His most streamed song
11. Co-Produced by Pharrel Williams,a critique of wealthy West L.A. culture wrapped in a breezy, summery groove.
13. Only 46 seconds long, it’s literally the sound of turning on a PlayStation; the boot-up noise sets the “channel surfing” theme.
14. Built around chaotic, orchestral bursts and a children’s choir to create a sudden jolt of energy
15. His "Breakout" song
17. Exactly halfway through the album (at the 30-minute mark) the beat switches, splitting the record into its “day” and “night” halves.

1. He released it late on February 14, 2018, with no advance notice—classic Frank style.
3. Includes a field recording of crickets from Frank’s own backyard layered beneath the synth pads.
4. Nearly 10 minutes long, Guitar solo at the end by John Mayer
5. Features rapper Earl Sweatshirt; the piano line nods to Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets.”
7. Originally written for Bridget Kelly
8. Frank pitched his voice up on the entire first half, that "demo" take ended up on the final take because he liked that raw feel
10. Story about someone working as a drug courier
12. Inspired by a trip to the UK where Frank watched screaming fans at a festival and compared the crowd’s devotion to monastic discipline.
16. The static and channel-surf noises close the album like a TV shutting off—mirroring the opener and completing the “channel” concept.