"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.
Background Justin Love, an artist from New Jersey who co-wrote the song, revealed that "Focus" is about his mother."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.
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 on a Billboard songs chart.Anderson, Trevor. "H.E.R.'s 'Focus' Hits No. 1 on Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. October 4, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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.Bennett, Jessica. "Soul Train Awards 2018: The Complete Winners List". Ebony. November 26, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2019."Winners & Nominees - 61st Annual Grammy Awards". Retrieved September 9, 2019.
Charts Chart (2017) PeakpositionUS Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)"H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.7
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