Recently, Frank Ocean fans were left disappointed by the singer who claimed that he would release his anticipated 'Boys Don't Cry' album, only to see his promise go unfulfilled yet again -- prompting them to create 'Boys Do Cry.'
The album, which is available on Soundcloud, is a compilation of various opinions from fans all over who have chosen to express their sadness through music. Like the title of the album does, Boys Do Cry contains a series of tracks that play on Frank Ocean's previously released songs. This includes 'Super Pissed Kids' and a cover of 'Pink Matter.'
Though Frank Ocean's music is known for its poetic and mellow vibe, the fan-made tracks from Boys Do Cry are filled with anger as a means to show the artist just how upset they are. Considering how talked about Frank Ocean has been in the media, despite his inactivity, the making of Boys Do Cry shows how social media forums have the power to prompt such creative communication ventures.
Commemorative Fan-Made Albums
'Boys Do Cry' is a Satirical Response to Frank Ocean's Lack of Album
Trend Themes
1. Fan-made Albums - Opportunity for fans to express their creativity and innovation by creating albums in response to their favorite artists' unfulfilled promises.
2. Expressive Music - The creation of music as a form of emotional expression and communication in the digital era.
3. Social Media Influence - The power of social media platforms to inspire and catalyze creative communication ventures.
Industry Implications
1. Music Streaming - The emergence of fan-made albums presents an opportunity for music streaming platforms to support and showcase user-generated content.
2. Digital Marketing - Brands can leverage the trend of fan-made albums as a means to engage with passionate audiences and spark conversations around their products or artists.
3. Social Media Platforms - Social media platforms can explore ways to further facilitate and encourage creative collaborations and expressions among their users.