Drifting on the Ocean…
The music industry has always been nothing short of
eclectic. From the likes of Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Janis Joplin,
Madonna, and Michael Jackson, nothing short of talented they are, however
they’ve carved out interesting legacies.
With that being said, they’ve all
received adoration from the public and deservingly so. However, they’ve all encountered some
controversy in their careers, some more memorable than others.
Frank Ocean, a new artist to the industry has been
recognized not only for his latest CD, Channel Orange, but his “coming out” as
well. The music industry is no stranger
to artists’ sexuality being questioned or a hot topic. Why does it matter? To some, the media particularly, it helps
them keep their jobs and fill space on their websites. While to others, it’s “no big deal”, it’s the
music at the end of the day, not who an artist chooses to be in a relationship
with. Frank Ocean has been open about
his love for a man and has not felt the backlash from his admittance. Instead, Frank Ocean has been embraced by the
public and made a huge impact in the gay community for “coming out”. MTVu, has made 2012 an even more fantastic
year for Frank by naming him the “2012 Man of The Year”. Was it his music, his openness about his
sexuality or both? The question still
remains…
In my opinion, an artists’ s sexual preference is the least
of my concern. I’m a lover of music and
that’s the only thing that should matter when it comes to who’s who in the
music business. Does Frank Ocean,
inspire, motivate and sing with conviction.
Apparently so, the Grammy’s have recognized the craftsmanship of Frank,
he’s being nominated for 6 Grammy’s. So,
let the music speak for itself, anything personal that an artist chooses to
reveal, only provides us with a glimpse into their personal life and should be
used to fill in space to replace “real news”.
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