Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, also known as OFWGKTA or
Odd Future, is a hip-hop/rap group based out California that has exponentially
gained popularity within the last year. They are known for their "I don't
give a damn" attitude, which is flawlessly transferred to their music. If
someone has heard of Odd Future they usually know about the most popular
member/ group leader Tyler the Creator. Bigger fans know about Earl Sweatshirt
and Hodgy Beats. All three members wake up every morning wondering what new
trouble they can get into today. I have no problem with what they do but many
people feel their loud, rambunctious, and sometimes criminal activities should
be immediately stopped. Odd Future's lifestyle is just as responsible as their
music to their rise in the music industry. But one member, Frank Ocean, chooses
to focus on his music more than his publicity. The little known Odd Future
member's music falls more under the rhythm and blues (R&B) genre than
hip-hop/rap. He doesn't sing about violence and controversial subjects like his
counterpart. His music is stemmed from his life experiences that have made him
stronger and about life that he questions. One of my favorite songs he has written
is "American Wedding". In this song he describes how the weddings
don't seem real anymore and it's about what the spouses get from each other if
they were to divorce. Another one of my favorite songs is "We All
Try". He shows his personality very well in this song by stating what he believes
and what he doesn't believe. Frank Ocean balances out Odd Future with his
harmonious and peaceful approach to his music and life. Below I have attached both "American Wedding" and "We All Try"
"American Wedding" - Frank Ocean
Click play at the very top of the page.
"We All Try" - Frank Ocean
Cool post man I like music like this. Need to be more artist out there like this
ReplyDeleteI completely agree. Frank Ocean is said to be bringing back R&B. Also these two songs are off his album Nostalgia, Ultra. Other artist that has similar music you should check out is The Weeknd.
DeleteI really enjoyed this. This is the first time that I've been exposed to this artist, and I am wondering how you think that the video informs or challenges the lyrics as a whole. If we take them both together, what is the message do you think? Anyone?
ReplyDeleteI think that when only listening to lyrics the message is that your beliefs need to be at the foundation of your life. The stronger your beliefs the easier it is try and succeed in bettering yourself as a person. I think the video is challenging the lyrics. This might be a stretch but I think that the women's beliefs caused her the immense mental and physical pain in the video. She believed she had her life at the time figured out but it all fell apart. Together, I think the message is that believe in what you feel is right, don't be afraid to stay firm your beliefs. When life's struggles seem to be too daunting, try to look at the brighter side. If a decision is to be made, let you beliefs help guide you in the right direction
DeleteI really enjoyed thinking about this question. I would always change my mind about it's meaning. I hope I was able to write my thoughts down in a comprehensive manner.
Hey man i'm right there with you. There's a funny video of him hitting on a girl. Remind me and i'll show it to you. I'm hoping he comes to charlotte soon.
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