Holly Brook Hafermann, known professionally as Skylar Grey, is an American model, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Mazomanie, Wisconsin. In 2004, at the age of 17, Grey signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group and a recording contract with Machine Shop Recordings under the name Holly Brook. In 2006, she released her debut studio album Like Blood Like Honey, under the aforementioned labels. In 2010, Grey co-wrote Eminem and Rihanna's hit single "Love the Way You Lie", alongside Eminem and British record producer Alex da Kid, who subsequently signed Grey to his Interscope Records label imprint, Kidinakorner. Grey's second album, Don't Look Down, was released in July 2013. The album reached the top 10 in the US and produced four singles. Grey's third studio release, Natural Causes, was issued in September 2016.
Birth name: | Holly Brook Hafermann |
Also known as: | Holly Brook |
Born: | February 23, 1986, Mazomanie, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Genres: | Pop, hip hop, rock, pop rock, electronic |
Occupation(s): | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
Instruments: | Vocals, piano, guitar, lap dulcimer |
Years active: | 2004–present |
Labels: | Kidinakorner, Interscope, Machine Shop, Warner Bros. |
Associated acts: | Alex da Kid, Eminem, Fort Minor, Dr. Dre, Macklemore |
Website: | Skylar Grey's Official site |
Twitter: | Skylar Grey's Twitter profile |
Instagram: | Skylar Grey's Instagram profile |
Facebook: | Skylar Grey's Facebook profile |
IMDb: | Skylar Grey's IMDb |
SoundCloud: | Skylar Grey's SoundCloud |
iTunes: | Skylar Grey's iTunes |
About Skylar Grey
Singer best known for albums like 2006's Like Blood Like Honey and 2013's Don't Look Down.
Before Fame
She was born Holly Brook Hafermann and recorded three independently-produced album as part of the duo Generations.
Achievement
She made her debut as Skylar Grey during the 53rd Grammy Awards, performing the Dr. Dre song "I Need a Doctor."
Family Life
She and her mother formed the folk duo Generations.
Associations
She wrote the mega-hit single "Love the Way You Lie," recorded by rapper Eminem.
Information related to Skylar Grey
- Songwriters from Wisconsin
- Singers from Wisconsin
- American female rock singers
- American hip hop singers
- American multi-instrumentalists