J. Holiday

Nahum Thorton Grymes , better known by his stage name J. Holiday, is a Grammynominated American 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.

Holiday was born as Nahum Grymes in Washington, D.C. to an AfricanAmerican 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 sent him back to school to complete his education first. Upon his graduation, J. Holiday headed straight to studios where he began recording demo tapes.

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