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Frank Ocean and the business of really fancy music videos

Aug 25, 2016
Is the music industry's future all-visual-albums, all the time?
Frank Ocean performs onstage during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.
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What visual albums say about today's music industry

Aug 19, 2016
Frank Ocean's 45-minute mini-movie could give Apple Music a competitive edge.
Apple Music

Beyoncé's new album: Business coup?

Dec 13, 2013
Beyoncé released a 14-song album last night online (with videos!). No promotion, no announcement.