Frank Ocean is both the R&B artist we want and the artist we need. While the majority of hip-hip radio is all poppin’ bottles and sexin’ models, Ocean subverts the lifestyle and fantasy with his expert story telling and poignant lyrics. He is also the only “out” artist to be played on the radio, and his touching story of his first love bravely paves the way for hip-hop to become a more accepting genre. Ocean stops by the 9:30 Club tonight for a very sold-out show, and to celebrate today’s song of the day is a cut from his critically acclaimed debut album “Sweet Life.” The track is a Bret Easton Ellis character study of someone who has it all at home, so “hwy see the world when (they) have the beach.” Ocean’s voice is front and center as he moves from his lower to upper range nailing every note.

Frank Ocean plays tonight at 9:30 Club. Tickets are sold out.