After We Fuck
| J. Holiday | |
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J. Holiday performing in New Orleans in 2009.
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| Birth name | Nahum Thorton Grymes |
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November 29, 1984 Washington, D.C., United States |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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| Website | www |
Nahum Thorton Grymes (born November 29, 1984), better known by his stage name J. Holiday, is an American recording artist, singer, songwriter, rapper, and actor. He came into prominence in 2007 with his breakthrough hit "Bed", peaking at number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. His debut album, Back of My Lac', was released in October 2007 and peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard 200. The album would also hit number 32 in the United Kingdom. Back of My Lac' has sold just over 700,000 copies worldwide.
His second album, Round 2 was released on March 10, 2009, which peaked at number 4 on the Billboard 200. After the undergoing of label changes and several release delays, Holliday would finally release his third album, Guilty Conscience in January 2014. The album would only manage to peak at number 42 on the US music charts.
Holiday was born as Nahum Grymes in Washington, D.C. to an African-American mother and an Eritrean father. His name is inspired by a biblical figure because he is the son of a preacher. Holiday was raised alone by his mother in Washington, D.C. and Alexandria, Virginia after his father died when he was just eleven. Frances Grymes made sure that her son completed his education and attended church. Holiday attended a local high school where he displayed his singing talent during a showcase night. By then, he frequently listened to Marvin Gaye, Boyz II Men, Tupac Shakur, R. Kelly, and Jodeci. Although he had the passion to go deep onto the music path, his mom wanted him to complete his education. Upon his graduation, Holiday skipped college and headed straight to studios where he began recording demo tapes.
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