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the sounding off issue
i-D Team
The generation-defining artist shoots two covers and a 32-page portfolio for i-D, and writes about peace, love, and Szechuan sauce.
News
Francesca Dunn, Frankie Dunn
All they want is Nikes… and custom ‘Blonde’ tees.
Culture
Steve Salter
Following a weekend of surprise releases and explanations, the celebrated visual artist and beloved i-D contributor talks Frank-ly about working with Ocean, the sounds and politics behind his ‘Device Control’ EP, and his upcoming exhibition plans.
Music
Hannah Ongley
From the contributions of David Bowie and Gang of Four to Ocean’s Tumblr essay on the lengthy but freeing creation process, here are eight bonus facts to enrich your listening experience of the overdue and outstanding release.
Charlotte Gush
If you didn’t get your hands on a physical copy of Frank Ocean’s album-accompanying zine, no worries — the lucky few owners have been snapping away on social.
Tom Ivin
‘Blond’ (FKA ‘Boys Don’t Cry’) has arrived! On the cover: the man we’ve been waiting for, hair a vivid shade of Ryan Lochte green and photographed by Wolfgang Tillmans.
Celebrating and questioning our brave new world, Frank just shared the powerful visuals for his first ‘Blond’ track, ‘Nikes.’
i-D Staff
The unconventional pep talk might just be the highlight of Frank Ocean’s zine: “Everyone was jealous of them French fries, expect for that one special guy. That smooth apple pie.”
Emily Manning
Jazmine Sullivan, Sampha, Arca, James Blake, Wolfgang Tillmans, and the London Symphony Orchestra all feature on the project.
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