Focus (H.E.R. song)


"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.

Background

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

Commercial performance

"Focus" became H.E.R.'s first number one song when it topped the Adult R&B Songs charts in October 2018.

Accolade

"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.

Promotion

A remix with Chris Brown, hosted by DJ Envy, was released on May 1, 2018, with Brown and H.E.R exchanging verses.

Charts

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