During the concert, he performed 2 entirely new songs
As the headlining act at Coachella 2023 yesterday night (Sunday, April 16), Frank Ocean disclosed that an upcoming album is in the works.
But warned that the public may have to wait a bit before hearing it.
Ocean addressed fan rumors that returning to the stage after almost 6 years would herald the release of new music. Which was controversially abruptly cut from the live stream program of Coachella 2023.
He said, “I’ve been missing you, even though it’s been a while.” “I would like to talk about why I’m here. Because while there isn’t one currently, it doesn’t mean there won’t be one in the future.”
“In the last 2 years, I’ve experienced a tremendous amount of change. My brother and I regularly attend this festival,” he concluded. Most of the time I believe I got dragged here. I know Dad would have felt so happy having been here among all of us. As we were simply dancing in that camp to that music. However, I am grateful to you for all of your love and support throughout the years.”
After performing “Novacane,” “Come On World, You Can’t Go!” Five songs into his set, an hour after he intended to enter the stage. However,after performing “Crack Rock,” “Bad Religion,” & “White Ferrari,” Ocean gave the speech.
In August 2020, Ryan Breaux, his brother, who was 18 at the time, died in an automobile accident.
Ocean proceeded to playfan favorites including “Pink + White,” “Lost,” & “Chanel” after making the news. Before concluding with the songs “Self Control,” “Nikes,” & “Nights”. He also presented two new, unpublished songs that may have been taken from the future album.
The direct sequel to 2016’s “Blonde” is currently unknown. Since the arrival of his second record, Ocean released a series of one-off singles, such as “DHL,” & “In My Room”. Additionally, he periodically made hints about a fresh record, although nothing has yet to pass.
Frank Ocean deleted his Instagram account back in September, which led fans to believe new music was forthcoming.
Along with the revealed tracks, Ocean also provided previously unheard music for his radio program in July 2022. As he celebrated the 10th anniversary of 2012’s Channel Orange.
Fans’ reactions to the artist’s Coachella headlining concert were split, with some applauding it. And others criticized Ocean for being late and cutting the performance short.
Ocean was supposed to perform at Coachella in 2020. Nevertheless, the coronavirus outbreak at the time forced Coachella to cancel this.
