Singer and songwriter Skylar Grey has made quite the mark on the music industry after earlier stints performing under her given name didn’t quite make the splash she currently enjoys. Skylar is now a household name after collaborating with big name stars such asDiddyLupe FiascoEminem and Dr. Dre – and the brunette beauty credits Slim Shady and the good doctor for her career revival.

In an interview with Rap Up TV, the artist formerly known as Holly Brook opened up about the trials of her career and how working with Em and Dre has been instrumental in the upswing of her visibility and career – even though she nearly missed the cut for Dr. Dre’s hit single from his last upcoming album Detox “I Need A Doctor.” Read more...

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