Holly Brook Hafermann, known as Skylar Grey, is an American singer and songwriter from Mazomanie, Wisconsin. In 2004, at age 17, she signed a publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Group and a recording contract with Linkin Park’s Machine Shop Recordings under the name Holly Brook. She released her debut album, Like Blood Like Honey, in 2006.
In 2010, Grey co-wrote Eminem and Rihanna's single "Love the Way You Lie" with Eminem and producer Alex da Kid, who later signed her to his label KIDinaKORNER. She is known for guest vocals on hit singles including Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go", Diddy's "Coming Home", Dr. Dre's "I Need a Doctor", Nicki Minaj's "Bed of Lies", and Macklemore's "Glorious". Her second album, Don't Look Down, was released in July 2013, and her third album, Natural Causes, on September 23, 2016.
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