In the very first episode of MAKING WAVES, I sit down with none other than Focus… 5-time Grammy winner, legendary Producer and Dr. Dre’s go-to collaborator. Hit the link below to watch and stay tuned for more conversations coming soon 🌊
From Waves Audio: Grammy-winning producer Focus shares his journey through rejection, adaptation and mentorship under Dr. Dre in this powerful episode of Making Waves with Sean Divine.
In this episode of Making Waves with Sean Divine, five-time Grammy-winning producer Focus shares what it took to break into the music industry and build a lasting career. From being the son of a musical legend to forging his own path, Focus talks about how consistency, trust, networking and humility shaped his journey.
This isn’t a story of overnight success. It touches on rejection, mentorship from Dr. Dre, adapting to a changing studio world and learning that in production, space is an instrument.
Video Chapters:
0:00 – Meet Focus
0:30 – Growing up the son of a musical legend
1:15 – Did you feel pressure to step out of your father’s shadow?
1:58 – Getting started and facing rejection
2:42 – The power of being consistent and building relationships
3:35 – What Dr. Dre taught him about producing music
5:00 – Adapting to survive in the changes of the music industry