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Frank Ocean - Swim Good
Artist: Frank Ocean
Producer: Tricky Stewart
Album: Nostalgia, Ultra
Label: Def Jam
Tyler the Creator is doing big things in the hip-hop game, but Frank Ocean may be the biggest star to emerge from the buzzmaking Odd Future collective. Most recently heard flexing his vocal muscles alongside Jay-Z and Kanye on two cuts off their justifiably-hyped Watch the Throne LP, the crooner is now preparing to flip his (phenomenal) Nostalgia, Ultra mixtape into a retail product. Swim Good, the latest single off the forthcoming re-release, is the perfect cut to introduce Ocean’s soulfully uncanny style to a wider audience. Heavyweight beatsmith Tricky Stewart does his thing behind the boards, layering moody synths over crisp percussion and stuttering bass as the artist spins a impressionistic lyrical narrative. In understated but vocally-impressive bars, he paints a picture of himself speeding down the highway in his Lincoln Towncar, dressed like he’s going to a funeral—which, as it turns out, is to be his own. A far cry from your typical R&B depiction of heartbreak, this smooth selection is just one of many set for inclusion on Nostalgia, Lite, which has been pushed by from its planned July 26, release to a yet-unspecified future date—keep it locked for all the latest.
This song first appeared on the
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on August 21, 2011
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 9 |
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Far and away the best song on that mixtape. 4.5
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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I am surprised that "Novacane" hasn't popped more (I thought it was going to be a super summer smash), but "Swim Good" is an excellent choice for a follow-up single. Frank's profile will grow substantially thanks to Jay and Ye's guest spot opportunity on "Watch The Throne."
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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This is really good.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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Dissapointed that Novacane knocked off so close to the top 10 at Urban radio, but I have high hopes for this as well. I wish he would drop a retail album, he's worth the money.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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Absolutely amazing. Very clever. This shoulda been his big single.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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C'mon really... This song was HOT like six months ago when Social Media broke nostalgia/ULTRA.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 188 |
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Frank Ocean is really blowin up. One of the very few R&B artists I listen to just as much as I do rappers.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 606 |
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Been bumping this track ever since the tape came out, definitely my favourite record on it. Expect it to do big things!
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1227 |
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I’m still behind on the whole Odd Future thing, but this sounds solid.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1069 |
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Damn Frank is taking over...He just came from out of no where and making waves, its good he can Swim Good.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1305 |
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Yea, he's got talent. How far he'll actually go though has yet to be seen.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 32 |
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Frank Ocean knows his lane quite well, and he executes everything in that lane, that I've heard so far, very well.. Kudos Mr. Ocean! Swim good.
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| Posted on Aug 10, 2011 |
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I absolutely love his mixtape/album!! Frank is an amazing story teller. This however was one of the weaker songs to me. Songs like "We All Try", "Strawberry Swing", "Songs for Women", etc... just top this single choice for me.
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| Posted on Aug 11, 2011 |
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Nostalgia, Life is going to be a huge move for Frank Ocean. I'm very glad he's making major moves (2 WTT features = major, right?). A true artist, bringing his own twist to R&B. Much respect.
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2011 |
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Frank is definitely becoming a star!
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| Posted on Aug 12, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1142 |
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I hadn't really heard anything from Frank until I clicked my mouse on "listen now", and I was really blown away.
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| Posted on Aug 13, 2011 |
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Because of this song I started listening to Frank Ocean. I Love the song and his mixtape!
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| Posted on Aug 14, 2011 |
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This track is "FIRE".
I love "Novocane" & I love this song also. |
| Posted on Aug 15, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2011 |
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love this tune
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| Posted on Aug 15, 2011 |
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outstanding love this track and the best out of , odd future hands out
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 368 |
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Decent
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 758 |
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i barely like this...
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2011 |
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sometimes I swear peoples ears are jacked up. Nice track
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 16, 2011 |
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This song has not left my iTunes playlists or my car since I heard it
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| Posted on Aug 17, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 18, 2011 |
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Enjoyable suicide ode! Seriously.
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| Posted on Aug 19, 2011 |
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2.5...
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| Posted on Aug 20, 2011 |
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Fresh, Dude has great potential
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| Posted on Aug 21, 2011 |
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| Posted on Aug 31, 2011 |
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Heard it on the radio here in Sweden and the beat just blew me away, so awesome it's scary :). Had no clue who it was or what the song was called until I found it here after some guessing and heavy digging.
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| Posted on Sep 07, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 39 |
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this is a dope record
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| Posted on Sep 08, 2011 |
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Diggin' it.
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| Posted on Sep 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Sep 23, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member  Total Ratings: 402 |
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Not my favorite song from him but he's an incredibly good writer/singer!
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| Posted on Oct 08, 2011 |
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Frank Ocean killin the game
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2011 |
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sick
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| Posted on Nov 02, 2011 |
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Tastemaker  Total Ratings: 1189 |
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Love this track, definitely one of the better pure R&B tracks ive heard in some time
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2012 |
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