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Focus... is the son of [[Bernard Edwards]], co-founder of [[disco]] and [[R&B]] band [[Chic (band)|Chic]].<ref name="a.Fam MySpace"/> He was born in [[Manhattan]], [[New York]], and raised in the [[Tri-State Region]].<ref name="a.Fam MySpace"/> Edwards, Jr credits his father with his love for the production side of music, which he developed from an early age, attending numerous studio sessions with his father.<ref name="a.Fam MySpace"/>

Focus...'s production talents were recognised by Dr Dre when an artist he had produced, Daks, greatly impressed the Aftermath label head.<ref name="hitquarters.com"/> Dre decided to not only sign up Daks but also his producer Focus... so that thenthe two could then continue working together.<ref name="hitquarters.com"/>

The beginning of 2009 saw Focus... leave Aftermath after seven years with the label.<ref>{{Cite news|title= Focus... Leaves Aftermath, Focuses on his label a.Fam Entertainment |url=http://thehypemagazine.blogspot.com/2009/05/focus-leaves-aftermath-focuses-on-his.html|publisher= The Hype Machine |date=(May 25, 2009) |accessdate=2010-03-03}}</ref> In an interview with [[HitQuarters]] in 2010 Focus... explained the reasons for the departure: