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| "Thinkin Bout You" | ||||
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| Single by Frank Ocean | ||||
| from the album Channel Orange | ||||
| Released | April 17, 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
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| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | Def Jam | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Frank Ocean • Shea Taylor | |||
| Frank Ocean singles chronology | ||||
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"Thinkin Bout You" is a song by American singer Frank Ocean, released as the lead single from his debut studio album Channel Orange (2012). The song was written by Ocean and Shea Taylor. Originally to be featured on Bridget Kelly's debut album, Ocean released his demo version of the track for free on his Tumblr account in 2011. In May 2012, the song was officially sent to radio and released on iTunes as a single by Ocean. Kelly released her version of the track entitled "Thinking About Forever" on her debut EP Every Girl released October 19, 2011.
Lyrically, the track is about a relationship just out of Ocean's reach and the turmoil that ensues. The track also explores feelings of regret and heartbreak. The song received highly positive reviews from music critics, who praised the atmospheric production, Ocean's falsetto and writing ability. Some critics noted the possible bisexual undertones featured on the track.
In December 2012, the song peaked at position 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, 94 on the UK Singles Chart, and 13 on the Heatseekers Songs chart.[2] In 2011, the song received a music video directed by visual art group High5Collective released on September 15. Ocean appears in the violent clip revolving around an inter-dimensional love story and zombies. Ocean performed the track during his seven-show tour through North America and Europe in November 2011, at the April 2012 Coachella Musical Festival, and his supporting tour for Channel Orange. "Thinkin Bout You" has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and has sold more than one million units in the United States. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2013 for Record of the Year.
- ^ Billboard Staff (October 19, 2023). "The 500 Best Pop Songs: Staff List". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
...none quite sum up the chill-wave majesty of the indie online era as well as Frank's classic torch song.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100™". Billboard. 2012-12-22. Retrieved 2024-02-09.