Frank Ocean's real name is Christopher Edwin Breux. He began his career as a ghostwriter for artists like John Legend and Justin Bieber before releasing his own music. Ocean was one of the first prominent African American males to openly discuss his attraction to men. His songs range from sincere love songs to those about sex and drugs. While categorized as a contemporary R&B artist, Ocean is praised for his deep lyrics and for being a true singer-songwriter rather than just a singer.