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.

"Focus"
Single by H.E.R.
from the album H.E.R.
ReleasedSeptember 8, 2016
Format
GenreR&B
Length3:20
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • H.E.R.
  • Darhyl Camper Jr.
H.E.R. singles chronology
"Pigment"
(2016)		 "Focus"
(2016)		 "2"
(2017)

Background

Justin Love, an artist from New Jersey who co-wrote the song, revealed that "Focus" is about his mother.[1]

Commercial performance

"Focus" became H.E.R.'s first number one song when it topped the Adult R&B Songs charts in October 2018.[2]

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.[3][4]


Promotion

A remix with Chris Brown, hosted by DJ Envy, was released on May 1, 2018, with Brown and H.E.R exchanging verses.[5]

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 100
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] 45
US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[8] 7
US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[9] 15
US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[10] 1

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11] Platinum 1,000,000

^shipments figures based on certification alone
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

References
  1. "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.
  2. Anderson, Trevor. "H.E.R.'s 'Focus' Hits No. 1 on Adult R&B Songs Chart". Billboard. October 4, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  3. Bennett, Jessica. "Soul Train Awards 2018: The Complete Winners List". Ebony. November 26, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  4. "Winners & Nominees - 61st Annual Grammy Awards". Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  5. "Chris Brown Joins H.E.R. For DJ Envy-Hosted "Focus (Remix)"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  6. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  7. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  8. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  9. "H.E.R. Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  10. "H.E.R. Chart History (Adult R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
  11. "American single certifications – H.E.R. – Focus". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 9, 2019. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
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