Pink + White
| "Pink + White" | |
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| Song by Frank Ocean | |
| from the album Blonde | |
| Released | August 20, 2016 |
| Genre | R&B |
| Length | 3:04 |
| Label | Boys Don't Cry |
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"Pink + White" is a song by American R&B singer Frank Ocean, released as a part of his 2016 studio album Blonde. The song was written and produced by Ocean and American record producer Pharrell Williams. The song features additional vocals by American singer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter. The track charted at number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, despite not being released as a single.
Background
Ocean started as a ghostwriter, penning songs for popular artists such as "I Miss You" for Beyoncé in 2011. After the release of his debut mixtape, Nostalgia, Ultra, Ocean picked up the attention of American artist couple Jay-Z and Beyoncé.[1] Beyoncé and Ocean would collaborate to create the song "Superpower" in 2013. Beyoncé would then return the favor by providing guest vocals for "Pink + White".
Pharrell Williams had previously worked with Ocean, co-producing the songs "Sweet Life" and "Golden Girl" from Ocean's debut studio album Channel Orange.
Composition
The track speaks of a past romantic relationship, where every time the couple would "peak" things would turn out bad.[2]
Personnel
- Frank Ocean – vocals, production
- Pharrell Williams – production, keyboards, drum programming, bass
- Jon Brion – string arrangement
- Benjamin Wright – string arrangement
- Beyoncé Knowles-Carter – additional vocals
- Eric Gorfain – violin concertmaster
- Daphne Chen – violin
- Marisa Kuney – violin
- Charlie Bisharat – violin
- Katie Sloan – violin
- Songa Lee – violin
- Gina Kronstadt – violin
- Lisa Dondlinger – violin
- Terry Glenny – violin
- Chris Woods – violin
- Neel Hammond – violin
- Marcy Vaj – violin
- Crystal Alforque – violin
- Leah Katz – viola
- Rodney Wirtz – viola
- Stefan Smith – viola
- Adriana Zoppo – viola
- John Krovoza – cello
- Simon Huber – cello
- Ginger Murphy – cello
- Alisha Bauer – cello
- Stefanie Fife – cello
- Greg Keller – strings recording
- Eric Caudieux – strings recording
Charts
| Chart (2016) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[3] | 84 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[4] | 30 |
References
- ^ Johnson, Andrew (December 17, 2012). "Frank Ocean records another first as Channel Orange is named album of the year". The Independent. London. Archived from the original on December 17, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2012.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Callegari, Caitlyn. "Frank Ocean's "Pink + White" Is So Affecting".
- ^ "Frank Ocean Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
- ^ "Frank Ocean Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2018.
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