Back in August 2016, Frank Ocean released his third album, Blonde. The following month, ASCAP released the credits for the album.
It was revealed that the likes of Gang of Four, Beyoncé, Kanye West, David Bowie, Kendrick Lamar, The Beatles, Pharrell, and more were contributors of Blonde. But, no one knew in what exact capacity...until now. Over the weekend, a Reddit user posted images of the newly released physical copies of the 17-track project. So now, we've finally got the answers!
It turns out that West is a co-writer on "White Ferrari," while Bey serves as a backup singer on “Pink + White” -- which many have previously speculated. Take a look at the complete list of credits on Ocean's Blonde album below. Some of them may surprise you.
1. "Nikes"(C. Breaux)Production: Frank Ocean, Malay Ho and Om'mas KeithArrangement: Frank Ocean, Malay Ho and Om'mas KeithMellotron: MalayDrum Programming: Malay Ho and Om'mas KeithAdditional Programming: Frank OceanAdditional Vocals: Amber Coffman
2. "Ivy"(C. Breaux, M. Ho)Production: Frank Ocean, Om'mas Keith and Rostam BatmanglijArrangement: Rostam BatmanglijGuitars: Fish
3. "Pink + White"(C. Breaux, P. Williams)Production: Frank Ocean and Pharrell WilliamsKeyboards: Pharrell WilliamsDrum Programming: Pharrell WilliamsBass: Pharrell WilliamsString Arrangement: Jon Brion and Benjamin WrightAdditional Vocals: Beyonce Knowles-CarterViolin: Eric Gorfain (Concertmaster), Daphne Chen, Marisa Kuney, Charlie Bisharat, Katie Sloan, Songa Lee, Gina Kronstadt, Lisa Dondlinger, Terry Glenny, Chris Woods, Neel Hammond, Marcy Vaj and Crystal AlforqueViola: Leah Katz, Rodney Wirtz, Stefan Smith and Adriana ZoppoCello: John Krovoza, Simon Huber, Ginger Murphy, Alisha Bauer and Stefanie FifeStrings recorded by Greg Keller and Eric Caudieux at Henson Recording*Beyonce appears courtesy of Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia Records
4. "Be Yourself"(B. Ross)*Contains a sample of 'Running Around' by Buddy Ross
5. "Solo"(C. Breaux, M. Ho)Production: Frank Ocean and James BlakeArrangement: Frank Ocean and James BlakeKeyboards: James Blake and Mars 1500Additional Vocals: Jazmine SullivanAdditional Programming: Frank Ocean
6. "Skyline To"(C. Breaux, T. Okonma, C. Chassol)Production: Frank Ocean, Malay Ho and Om'mas KeithArrangement: Frank Ocean, Malay Ho and Christophe ChassolGuitars: Malay HoMoog Solo: Christophe ChassolKeyboards: Christophe Chassol and James BlakeDrum Programming: Tyler Okonma
7. "Self Control"(C. Breaux)Production: Frank Ocean, Malay Ho and Jon BrionArrangement: Alex Giannascoli, Austin Feinstein and Jon BrionString Arrangement: Jon BrionGuitars: Alex Giannascoli, Austin Feinstein and Malay HoKeyboards: Jon BrionProgramming: Frank OceanViolin: Eric Gorfain (Concertmaster), Daphne Chen, Marisa Kuney, Charlie Bisharat, Katie Sloan, Songa Lee, Gina Kronstadt, Lisa Dondlinger, Terry Glenny, Chris Woods, Neel Hammond, Marcy Vaj and Crystal AlforqueViola: Leah Katz, Rodney Wirtz, Stefan Smith and Adriana ZoppoCello: John Krovoza, Simon Huber, Ginger Murphy, Alisha Bauer and Stefanie FifeStrings recorded by Greg Keller and Eric Caudieux at Henson Recording
8. "Good Guy"(C. Breaux)Production: Frank OceanKeyboards: Frank Ocean
9. "Nights"(C. Breaux, J. Thornalley, M. Uzowuru)Production: Frank Ocean, Joe Thornalley, Michael Uzowuru and Buddy RossArrangement: Frank Ocean, Buddy Ross, Jon Brion and Joe ThornalleyGuitars: Frank Ocean and SpacemanDrum Programming: Michael Uzowuru and Joe ThornalleyKeyboards: Buddy Ross, Joe Thornalley and Jon Brion
10. "Solo" (Reprise)(A. Benjamin, J. Blake, C. Breaux)Production: Frank Ocean, James Blake and Jon BrionArrangement: James Blake and Jon BrionKeyboards: James Blake and Jon BrionDrum Programming: Jon Brion*Andre 3000 appears courtesy of Epic Records
11. "Pretty Sweet"(C. Breaux)Production: Frank Ocean, Malay Ho and Om'mas KeithArrangement: Malay Ho, Om'mas Keith and Jon BrionString Arrangement: Jon BrionGuitars: Malay HoDrum Production: Malay And Om'mas KeithBass: Buddy RossViolin: Eric Gorfain (Concertmaster), Daphne Chen, Marisa Kuney, Charlie Bisharat, Katie Sloan, Songa Lee, Gina Kronstadt, Lisa Dondlinger, Terry Glenny, Chris Woods, Neel Hammond, Marcy Vaj and Crystal AlforqueViola: Leah Katz, Rodney Wirtz, Stefan Smith and Adriana ZoppoCello: John Krovoza, Simon Huber, Ginger Murphy, Alisha Bauer and Stefanie FifeStrings recorded by Greg Keller and Eric Caudieux at Henson Recording
12. "Facebook Story"(S. Akchote, B. Ross)Production: Frank Ocean*Contains a sample of 'Running Around' by Buddy Ross
13. "Close To You"(C. Breaux, B. Ross, B. Bacharach, H. David)Production: Frank Ocean, Buddy Ross and Francis StarliteArrangement: Frank Ocean, Buddy Ross and Francis StarliteAdditional Programming: Buddy RossDrum Programming: Joe ThornalleyKeyboards: Buddy RossVocoder: Francis Starlite*Contains a sample of 'They Long To Be Close To You' (Cacharach/David) performed by Stevie Wonder live on The David Frost Show, courtesy of Rellin' in the Years Productions, LLC
14. "White Ferrari"(C. Breaux, K. West, M. Ho, J. Lennon, P. McCartney)Production: Frank Ocean, Jon Brion and Om'mas KeithArrangement: Frank Ocean, Buddy Ross, Jon Brion and Alex GiannascoliGuitars: Alex GiannascoliKeyboards: Buddy Ross, Malay Ho and Jon BrionDrum Programming: Sebastian AkchoteSample Programming: Sebastian Akchote and Frank Ocean*Contains an interpolation of 'Here, There and Everywhere' by The Beatles
15. "Seigfried"(C. Breaux, M. Ho, R. Batmanglij, E. Smith)Production: Frank Ocean and Malay HoGuitars: Malay HoBass: Malay HoKeyboards: Rostam Batmanglij and Malay HoString Arrangement: Johnny GreenwoodStrings: London Contemporary Orchestra*Contains a quote from 'A Fond Farewell' by Elliott Smith and a sample from 'Untitled' by Rostam Batmanglij
16. "Godspeed"(C. Breaux, M. Ho)Production: Frank Ocean, Om'mas Keith, Malay Ho and James BlakeArrangement: Frank Ocean, James Blake and Sebastian AkchoteKeyboards: Malay Ho, James Blake, Mars 1500Strings: Sebastian AkchoteFeatured Vocals: Kim Burrell and Yung LeanChoir: Frank OceanAdditional Programming: Frank Ocean
17. "Futura Free"(C. Breaux, D. Allen, H. Burnham, A. Gill, J. King)Production: Frank Ocean, Om'mas Keith and Malay HoArrangement: Om'mas Keith and Malay HoKeyboards: Frank Ocean and Malay HoBass: Om'mas KeithDrum Programming: Frank Ocean and Om'mas Keith*Contains a sample of 'Anthrax' (Allen/Burnham/Gill/King) performed by Gang of Four, produced under license from Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company (for the United States, Canada and Mexico) and Parlophone Records Limited, a Warner Music Group Company (for the rest of the world)
Original article by Isha Thorpe at iHeartRadio