In the age of algorithmic discoveries, there’s a case to be made for real guides. What better way could there be to expand the horizons of your aural experience? There’s a playlist of 42 songs on iTunes titled “Frank Ocean’s Favourite Songs”. Not yet 30, Ocean is a singer, writer and rapper, and has confounded anyone who has tried to classify his singular brand of R&B, hip hop and soul. He composes, samples and sings in unpredictable ways and his two albums (Channel Orange and Blonde) and a mix-tape (Nostalgia, Ultra) have delighted legions of fans. But his iTunes playlist, running into 3 hours and 8 minutes, is a must-listen, with a mix of tracks guaranteed to help you discover new music, get reacquainted with old stuff and take rabbit-hole journeys should you desire to delve deep into the back catalogue of any of the musicians featured on the list.

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