After 4 years, Frank Ocean has finally given his fans what we have been waiting for “Blonde,” the 17-track album previously rumored to be titled “Boy’s Don’t Cry,” and his follow up to the grammy-winning album, “Channel Orange.”

The amount of attention this album was getting was unrealistic. After Ocean released “Channel Orange” in 2012, fans wanted more but he kind of vanished by never appearing in any media outlets and rarely doing features for other artists. The buzz for “Blonde” came about last year when rumors started to appear that it was going to be released around the summer of 2015.

Since then there were multiple false release dates until he posted a live stream on his website of what later turned out to be his visual album “Endless.” About two weeks later, Apple Music released the visual project under Def Jam Records and Universal to fulfill his contract of two albums. A day later Ocean released “Blonde” under his own label called “Boy’s Don’t Cry.” By doing so it allowed Ocean to have more creative control over “Blonde.”

Before listening to “Blonde” for a week straight, it was immediately downloaded right after a near panic attack because it was not a drill.

 The opening track “Nikes” came off as a mainstream song to get everyone talking. As for the music, it gave a psychedelic feel with a mellow flow over a very high pitched squeaky voice which lasts about three-fourths of the track until the Frank Ocean voice we are used to hearing comes through singing about a lost love.

“Ivy,” the following track, also talks about someone who Frank was close with. There is hatred even though a strong positive feeling can be found in between one another. This is one of his better tracks throughout the album as it captures his powerful voice from the very beginning leaving the fans with chills running down their back because there is a feeling of after 4 years, he is back.

“Pink and White,” another amazing track, has a groovy flow with subtle piano keys fitting the low-key drums perfectly. Also by adding the little background singing, it gets you lost in the song.

Following that track, there comes a random voicemail message from Ocean’s mother, where she talks about not using drugs because she is worried he will get addicted and spiral downhill. I believe Frank might have had trouble during the making of this album and brought the topic up to his mother about taking some type of drug to help him expand his mind and prevent writer’s block.

Right after that you receive the track “Solo,” where less than 10 seconds into it he talks about being on an acid trip.

The tenth track of the album features the legendary André 3000 delivering a strong message of how he sees life. Being an artist for over 20 years, he talks about being amazed that there are other rappers who do not write their own lyrics.

Later on in the album, on the track “Facebook Story,” the man speaking describes how social media destroyed his relationship. There is a deep message behind it, showing how our generation’s couples will break up just because they do not have access to each other’s social media, creating insecurity and outrageous assumptions. Overall, it is a powerful story.

A few other tracks that stand out are “Self Control,” which gives off the vibe of being in a New York type cafe where people are free to go up and share their work, “White Ferrari,” where Ocean shows his softer and more intimate side and “Seigfried,” which is powered by a strong Frank Ocean voice. He is willing to stretch his range on this track, and does an amazing job at it.

The amount of time Ocean made fans wait for “Blonde” was worth it because it allowed him to become a stronger writer and musician. The outcome of the album is pleasing and it is advised everyone to listen to it as soon as possible. If music junkies want to enjoy this album for its full potential it needs to played multiple times. It deserves an A.

Thank you Frank.