
Ocean’s album is expected to remain exclusive to Apple for only two weeks before becoming more widely available, according to that person, who was not authorized to discuss the release plans and therefore spoke on condition of anonymity. The release is also expected to include a major video and a printed publication called “Boys Don’t Cry” that will be distributed at Apple stores. Ocean, the innovative and enigmatic R&B singer, is set to release his next album, “Boys Don’t Cry,” on Friday through an exclusive deal with Apple Music, according to a person with knowledge of the release plans.

The New York Times is reporting that the singer has reached a deal with the iPhone-maker to keep the album Apple Music-only for at least two weeks, and that includes a major video and printed publication as well. Occasionally, some new instrumental guitar music plays in the background.Popular R&B artist Frank Ocean is set to release his highly anticipated album “Boys Don’t Cry,” and it’s going to be exclusive to Apple’s streaming music service. The feed now shows him wearing what appears to be a David Bowie shirt while continuing his home improvement project. UPDATE: It’s now Thursday night, and there are some new things happening on Frank’s livestream. But honestly, who cares because Frank Ocean’s new album is only four days away!

Def Jam has not confirmed the release, but the Times cites a source “with knowledge of the release plans.”įriday’s impending album release kinda-sorta explains why Ocean launched a livestream today featuring some light woodworking and abstract instrumental music from a giant boombox.

Per the NYT, “The release is also expected to include a major video and a printed publication called Boys Don’t Cry that will be distributed at Apple stores.” So last year’s promise of a zine is finally coming true as well. The New York Times reports that Boys Don’t Cry will be available Friday as an Apple Music exclusive. We are only four days away from Frank Ocean’s long-awaited follow-up to Channel Orange.
