Skylar Grey

Skylar Grey, born Holly Brook Hafermann, is an American singer-songwriter and producer who has become one of pop music's most sought-after hitmakers. She first released music under her own name before reinventing herself as Skylar Grey, achieving her breakthrough as a songwriter with Eminem and Rihanna's «Love the Way You Lie» and Dr. Dre and Eminem's «I Need a Doctor», both of which earned her Grammy nominations. Her ability to write hooks that blend vulnerability with cinematic scale made her a favorite collaborator among rappers and producers alike.

As a recording artist, Skylar Grey released the albums Like Blood, Like Honey, Don't Look Down, and Natural Causes, the latter featuring her frequent collaborator Eminem. Her own catalog spans pop, electronic, and rap-adjacent textures, often marked by moody atmospheres and soaring, emotionally raw vocals. Tracks like «C'mon Let Me Ride» and «Wreak Havoc» show her range beyond ballad-writing into darker, bass-driven territory.

Beyond her solo work, Skylar Grey has lent her voice and pen to numerous mainstream hits, including Nicki Minaj's «Bed of Lies». Her name has become closely associated with emotionally charged, radio-friendly songwriting that bridges pop and hip-hop, cementing her reputation as both a distinctive artist and one of the industry's most reliable songwriting partners.