Producing for Beyoncé, Kendrick & Dr. Dre: How Focus… Redefined the Sonics of Hip-Hop | BackTrak

In this episode of BackTrak, Don Cannon sits down with five-time Grammy winner Focus… to discuss his journey from "borrowing" gear from his father, Bernard Edwards of Chic, to becoming a key architect for Dr. Dre’s Aftermath. Focus… shares rare insights into his evolution as a producer and mixer for icons like Beyoncé, Busta Rhymes, and Anderson .Paak.Later, Focus… enters the lab to deconstruct the "coloring" of his sound using Logic Pro. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at the space-driven bounce of Mac Dre’s "Get Stupid" and recreates his soulful production for 112, demonstrating his philosophy of playing samples like instruments.Follow Focus...📸 https://instagram.com/focus3dotsFollow us for more insights into hip hop history and music production:📸 https://instagram.com/tmronetwork📸 https://instagram.com/doncannon🎽 Merch: https://shoptmro.com/