via YouTubeMusic / NewsFrank Ocean has reportedly been writing a novelA hidden Calvin Klein web page offers an explanation on the elusive singer’s whereaboutsShareLink copied ✔️July 11, 2016MusicNewsTextDominique Sisley It’s been four years since Frank Ocean released his critically-acclaimed debut, Channel Orange. In that time, we’ve grown older, wiser, and sadder. Despite a near-constant stream of release rumours and lo-fi track teasers, the singer’s long-awaited follow-up has still not materialised – with many fans now doubting whether the record even exists at all. However, it seems like there could now be a solid reason for the delay. According to a hidden Calvin Klein web page, Ocean has reportedly spent the last four years “working on” his first ever novel. The enigmatic singer – who stepped out of hiding to appear in the brand’s latest ad campaign last week – has already ventured into the writing world with his (currently unpublished) zine, Boys Don’t Cry. According to source code spotted by Reddit users this weekend, though, it seems like his ambitions are actually much bigger than that. “(Frank Ocean) is known for being a perfectionist, and a pursuant of creativity in all forms,” claims Calvin Klein’s missing introduction. “He resists pressure and follows his own vision. He has published a magazine and worked on a novel while continuing to perfect his highly anticipated second album.” The paragraph continues: “Ocean is a powerful storyteller, using his own openness and honesty to create an emotionally intimate world in each of his songs. With his craft, his aim is not money, power, or fame, but to grow, progress, evolve and eventually be the absolute best. So while he continues to work on that, we’ll continue to wait, as long as it takes, because when Frank Ocean does something, he does it right. The wait will be worth it.” It’s not the first time that Ocean has hinted at this career change. Back in 2012, shortly after the release of Channel Orange, the singer told The Guardian that he “might just write a novel next.” Whether the results will appear alongside his second album – reportedly due for release this month – is yet to be confirmed (though given his legendary perfectionism, you prob shouldn’t bet on it). Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREThe rise of Rico Ace in 5 tracksSwedish House Mafia unpack their Miami Ultra festival mega-set2Slimey isn’t here to be a meme artist: ‘I want a fucking Grammy’ Nourished by Time: ‘Music should be fun – but it can’t be fun all the time’K-pop has an AI problemCoals are kickstarting Poland’s dream pop sceneEvilgiane’s camera roll from his tour with Snow StrippersFinnish alt-pop star Pehmoaino: ‘Art helps us survive this dark country’10 great albums you may have missed in the last three monthsLamb is making ‘electronic lyrical’ music that sounds like no one elseArabic shoegaze duo Kiss Facility speak a language deeper than words‘Nazis can’t dance’: Photos from London’s House Against Hate protest raveEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy