Frank Ocean “Opens Up” About Bisexuality on ‘Channel Orange’ Album The R&B crooner and amazing song writer known as Frank Ocean is set to release his latest album and embark on his multi-city tour, both tentatively titled ‘Channel Orange‘, but before the album drops we prepare our eyes and ears for the many pre-release reviews. One review from BBC 1 Xtra‘s Max has posted a preview via her personal webblog with the following excerpt, which you can view after the jump!
Frank has also opened up about his sexuality on the album, we think it’s brave and admire him for being so honest and sharing such a personal aspect of his life through his music. On the songs ‘Bad Religion’ ‘Pink Matter and ‘Forrest Gump’ you can hear him sing about being in love and there are quite obvious words used like ‘him’ and not ‘her’.
In the world we live in now we can’t see this being an issue or why it should be?? But we do commend him for not continuing a facade and conforming to what a Hip Hop so called rule book expects, we say live your life and be yourself. If you love women and men, that’s your business.
Powerful and unexpecting to say the least, we can only wait to hear these mentioned songs when the album releases. But before that, we ask the entire urban world: Would this potential news help or harm Frank Ocean’s career? Will it make some fans turn against his highly respected craft?
Real b-tch all day, uptown, Broadway If it’s one thing we can all agree on; it’s that up and coming rapper Azealia Banks is a confident and cocky little 20 year old. But despite, who she may rub the wrong way with her silly twitter battles, there is no denying that she has the lyrical skills and flow to back up her bravado. Even if it doesn’t make a bit of sense. ‘Fananananana!’ Listen to Jumanji below
Her latest track to hit the net, post-Coachella hype is titled, ‘Jumanji’ in which she spits lyrics like, ‘This is that jamma jamma, go anthem banana getter, You got a question, I’ll answer for llama mama I’m better’ and ‘That cutie, cutie, bam beauty, That juicy juicy who truly, pack tooly’s oozies in Gucci, you fruity tootie n bootie.’ But somehow or another, all of the gibberish sounds pretty hot over a beat produced by Hudson Mohawke and Nick Hook. In other news, Azealia has already laced her first track with Missy Elliot. The two will be featured on the remix to M.I.A’s
‘Bad Girls‘ which will be released very soon and they are promising it will be a movie!
Lil Kim Reveals ‘Keys To The City (Ft. Young Jeezy)’ Single Cover
Lil Kim’s new single, ‘Keys to the City (Ft. Young Jeezy)’, set the airwaves ablaze when it was released last week and now I have the track’s accompanying cover art.
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For those of you wondering why it took Kim so long to ready a new album. But seriously Kim you really messed up your face and I HATE that wig!
New Openly Gay Rapper (Sissy Rich) Out to Prove a Point
Hip Hop has been making a more feminine transition lately, and we’re not talking about the female kind. Break out gay rapper, Sissy Rich is telling the world who he is with his music. With a strong fan base, Rich is a hero of sorts for some in the LGBT community. He’s declared himself the “world’s first (openly) gay rapper.” The rapper calls his work “homo hip hop.”
The lyrics are just that. He’s proud of his sexuality and isn’t afraid to show it. Rich is a 21-year-old proudly gay young man who is out to prove to the world it doesn’t matter what’s between your legs – talent is talent.
“My mission and goal is to prove to the world that the rap game isn’t just made for heterosexuals and that talent is talent regardless of who and how you love!” asserts Sissy Rich. “I’m keeping it real with my name, yes – they call me ‘sissy’ and yes – I’m gonna be rich! But it shouldn’t matter about race or sexuality. Music is for everybody!” Rich got his start after his YouTube videos went viral. Now he’s a growing pop/hip hop sensation among his fan base and beyond.
A native of Miami, now residing between Atlanta, GA and Orlando, FL, Sissy Rich, like so many same gender loving individuals, suffered shame, discrimination and abuse while growing up. He was ridiculed in school and almost didn’t finish high school. With the support of his mother, he transferred locations several times before successfully securing his degree with honors, reads his press release.
“So many of us are in pain,” reveals Sissy Rich. “I am bombarded with Facebook messages and tweets of support literally from around the world. I never realized I was a voice for so many. They listen to my music and thank me for being brave enough to honor who I am! But this is just the beginning! I am a Gay Rapper for real! It is not a marketing ploy or just the name of new CD! I am a Gay Rapper and I’m plan to blow up the hip hop game! It is our time!”
In a show of commitment, Sissy Rich has pledged to donate 40% of the proceeds from the sale of the single to The Center – The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center of Central Florida. The Center, located in Orlando, FL, will celebrate 35 years as an organizing force within the LGBT community. It is a crucial source for information, education, advocacy and support and offers a variety of support and social programs including AA, AL-Anon, NA, HIV+ and transgender support groups along with counseling for individuals and couples. Over 30 various social/support groups meet at The Center each month, of which seven are 12 Step programs. The Center serves more than 15,000 individuals a year through its doors and over 8,000 a month online.
“In the hip hop world, it takes both extraordinary talent and confidence to succeed…Sissy Rich possesses both and The Center is honored to be the recipient of his generosity,” states Randy Stephens, executive director of The Center. “We applaud Sissy Rich in his gallant effort to bring attention to our community and cause.” If you’re so inclined, get to know Sissy Rich at http://www.SissyRichOnline.com then contribute to a good cause while downloading “Party (I Just Wanna)” at iTunes.
