Frank Ocean - Wiseman (TikTok Version)

Frank Ocean, born Christopher Francis Ocean on October 28, 1987, in Long Beach, California, is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and rapper, known for his avant-garde musical styles and introspective, elliptical lyrics. He gained recognition with his albums "nostalgia, ULTRA" and "channel ORANGE". His first studio album, "Channel Orange," was notably successful, including songs like "Swim Good" and "Pilot Jones". Frank Ocean is also a member of the hip-hop collective OFWGKTA and has contributed as a songwriter for artists like Justin Bieber, John Legend, Brandy, and Beyoncé. "Wiseman" is a song by Frank Ocean, initially intended for Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained," but was not included in the film. However, Ocean released it on his Tumblr page on December 23, 2012. The song delves into the emotional impact of slavery, toxic masculinity, and showcases Ocean's thoughtful lyricism. In 2023, the song gained renewed attention when Frank Ocean performed a punk rock version of it at Coachella. Additionally, Canadian rapper Drake sampled "Wiseman" in his song "Virginia Beach" from the album "For All the Dogs" in 2023, which brought the song to the limelight again. This sampling and the subsequent attention it garnered on platforms like TikTok and YouTube helped reintroduce "Wiseman" to a broader audience. The TikTok community embraced the song, and the version sampled by Drake was circulated and appreciated, indicating the timeless appeal and profound lyrical depth of "Wiseman." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices