“Lens” is the third song to premiere on Frank Ocean’s Beats 1 “blonded RADIO” show, following the releases of “Chanel” and “Biking” on previous episodes. Ocean also premiered a. The album was scheduled to drop that night. It did not, because Kanye. Just days after the event, reports came out that Kanye was renting out the stadium for him and his crew, zeroing in on finishing the album. Disregarding a few tweets and Instagram posts, everything has been fairly silent from the camp, Ye included. On an April 2017 episode of Blonded radio, Frank premiered “Lens V2,” a new version of his song “Lens,” with an additional verse from Travis. If TMZ ’s report holds true, “CAROUSEL.
Unlike the post-Channel Orange days, Frank Ocean has been very active with the new music following his 2016 release, Blonde. The singer aired a new episode of his Blonded RADIO show on Apple Music’s Beats 1 last night (April 22), and debuted two new bangers, 'Lens' and 'Lens V2' featuring Travis Scott.
The subdued single is driven by solemn piano chords and finds Frank using Auto-Tune to express his thoughts on a complicated relationship. 'Despite our history/Some way at night, you're stuck when you think of me/Despite the life I lead/All this life in me/Spirits watch me, pants down/Can't be 'barrassed of it/I feel their smiles on me (smiles on me),' he croons on the chorus.
The V2 version keeps all other elements the same, but adds Travis Scott to the mix. 'Yeah, cameras, cameras on me, I need tints (watch, tints)/Smilin' but inside I'm feelin' bent (watch, tints)/Come direct, please I can't take no hints (yah!, yeah)/Bicycles and pegs, yeah/Ride low, duck the feds, watch/Du-rag on my head, yeah/Money on my head, yeah/Cameras, cameras on me when I'm bent/Mix the waterfall right behind the tent (yeah)/Backseat, spacious, I pulled up, spaceship, yeah,' he spits on his verse.
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Only four episodes in and Frank's Blonded radio has become the stop for new music from the Odd Future crooner, similar to the way Drake's OVO Sound Radio has been the plug for many Drizzy exclusives. This is the second time Frank has debuted a double dose on his internet radio show. Last month, he unveiled 'Chanel' and the 'Chanel' Remix featuring A$AP Rocky on the broadcast.
Earlier this month, he put out the Jay Z and Tyler, The Creator collab, 'Biking.'
Listen to 'Lens' and 'Lens V2' featuring Travis Scott below.
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After dropping “Chanel” and “Biking,” Frank Ocean unleashes two version of “Lens,” a new song premiered through blonded Radio. The first is a solo edition, while the second is a Travis Scott-assisted remix.
Over a soothing beat, an Auto-Tuned Frank harmonizes about Mariah Carey, Rally’s, and freeways, before touching on his partner’s timeless qualities.
“Fake flowers, no water needed,” sings Ocean. “Real life drowned by the weekend / No wins, call it timeless / No ends ’cause you’re timeless.”
“Lens V2” follows with a twist from Travis Scott. Over an extended version of the original, La Flame comes through with vocal effects too. “Cameras on me, I need tints,” he sings. “Smiling but inside, I’m feeling bent / Come direct please, I can’t take no hints.”
Prior to dropping “Lens” and “Lens V2,” Frank unleashed “Chanel” and its A$AP Rocky-assisted remix via blonded Radio. He also teamed up with Jay Z and Tyler, the Creator on “Biking.”
It’s unclear whether these tracks are meant to make up a new project or whether they are unreleased cuts from last year’s Endless or blonde.
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In any case, Frank is staying active. He also appears on Calvin Harris’ “Slide,” which features Migos, and is set to headline this year’s FYF Fest in Los Angeles.