Focus_(H.E.R._song)

Focus (H.E.R. song)

Focus (H.E.R. song)

2016 song by H.E.R.

"Focus" is a song by American singer H.E.R. released on September 8, 2016. It was included on her self-titled album released in 2017. A remix with Chris Brown, hosted by DJ Envy, was released on May 1, 2018, with Brown and H.E.R. exchanging verses.[1]

Quick Facts Single by H.E.R., from the album H.E.R. ...

Background

Justin Love, an artist from New Jersey who co-wrote the song, revealed that "Focus" is about his mother.[2]

Pianist/Composer Andre Sims created composition Endless Minds in 2004, which the hit song Focus, performed by H.E.R, is derived from.

Commercial performance

"Focus" topped the Adult R&B Songs airplay chart in October 2018, becoming H.E.R.'s first number one a Billboard songs chart.[3]

Accolades

"Focus" was nominated for the Soul Train Music Award for The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter's Award at the 2018 Soul Train Music Awards and for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards but lost both to "Boo'd Up" by Ella Mai.[4][5]

Charts

More information Chart (2017), Peak position ...

Certifications

More information Region, Certification ...

References

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    "Chris Brown Joins H.E.R. For DJ Envy-Hosted "Focus (Remix)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
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    "Grammy Nominated Justin Love Reveals That Hit Song 'Focus' Sung by H.E.R. Was Written About His Mom". The Source. June 10, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  3. [3]
    Anderson, Trevor. "H.E.R.'s 'Focus' Hits No. 1 on Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. October 4, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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    Bennett, Jessica. "Soul Train Awards 2018: The Complete Winners List". Ebony. November 26, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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    "Winners & Nominees - 61st Annual Grammy Awards". Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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    "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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    "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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    "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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    "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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    "H.E.R. Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  11. [11]
    "American single certifications – H.E.R. – Focus". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
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