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United States Skylar Grey is a five-time Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely recognized for her impactful collaborations and songwriting contributions to prominent artists and soundtracks.
In 2004, at the age of 17, Grey signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group under the name Holly Brook.
Alongside her publishing deal, Grey signed a recording contract with Machine Shop Recordings in 2004, under the name Holly Brook. Her debut studio album 'Like Blood Like Honey' was released under this label.
After collaborating on "Love the Way You Lie" in 2010, Alex da Kid signed Skylar Grey to a production deal on his KIDinaKORNER record label imprint, which is part of Interscope Records.
Grey released a new song titled "New Kind Of Love" that was featured on Hulu's re-make of "Four Weddings And A Funeral" in 2019.
Skylar Grey announced a collaboration with bloc44 for the "WASTED POTENTIAL Capsule Collection" alongside Andra (likely Andra G).
Skylar Grey signed with Heather Vassar of Casual Media Partners for management, indicating a partnership for career representation and business ventures.
Skylar Grey is published by Universal Music Publishing, which handles her songwriting and composition rights.
In August 2009, under the name Holly Brook, she lent both her song "It's Raining Again" and her image to a promotional campaign for Ciao Water.
Skylar Grey appeared as herself in one episode of 'The Grizzly Diaries', a web series.
The track "Don't Turn On Me" by 50 Cent featuring Skylar Grey gained millions of views on YouTube before December 2013.
A cover by Skylar Grey of Ben E. King's "Stand by Me" was featured in a Budweiser Super Bowl LII commercial in 2018. A portion of the proceeds from the song went to the American Red Cross.
Skylar Grey, born Holly Brook Hafermann in Mazomanie, Wisconsin, on February 23, 1986, embarked on her musical journey at an early age. She performed in a folk duo named Generations with her mother and later, at 17, secured a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group, alongside a recording contract with Machine Shop Recordings under her birth name, Holly Brook. In 2006, she released her debut studio album, “Like Blood Like Honey.” Her career took a significant turn in 2010 when she co-wrote Eminem and Rihanna’s hit single “Love the Way You Lie,” earning her a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year. This collaboration marked the beginning of her work with English producer Alex da Kid, who subsequently signed her to his Kidinakorner record label imprint.
Following her name change to Skylar Grey, she made her national television debut at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, performing “I Need a Doctor” with Eminem and Dr. Dre. She continued to build her reputation as a sought-after songwriter and featured artist, collaborating with Lupe Fiasco on “Words I Never Said” in 2011 and earning another Grammy nomination for her work on Kaskade’s “Room for Happiness.” Her songwriting prowess was further highlighted when she co-wrote Zedd’s 2012 single “Clarity,” which won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording in 2014. Grey also performed at WWE’s WrestleMania events in 2012 and 2013, solidifying her presence across various entertainment platforms.
Grey’s second album, “Don’t Look Down,” was executive-produced by Eminem and released in 2013, peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart. She continued her prolific output through numerous collaborations, including contributing to Moby’s album “Innocents” (2013) and co-writing and performing “Bed of Lies” with Nicki Minaj (2014). Her work on film soundtracks includes “I Know You” for “Fifty Shades of Grey” (2015) and “I Will Return” for “Furious 7” (2015). In 2017, she heavily contributed to Eminem’s album “Revival,” co-writing four tracks, including “Walk on Water” featuring Beyoncé. Her independent fourth album, “Skylar Grey,” was released in 2022, and she continues to re-record her back catalog, showcasing her resilience and artistic control.
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