Born: November 29, 1984
Place of Birth: Washington, DC
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Nahum Thorton Grymes, J. Holiday, is an American R&B singer and rapper. He became prominent 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. It peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and contains only one single, "It's Yours." After label changes and several release delays, Holiday's third album, Guilty Conscience, was released in January 2014. It peaked at number 42 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart, making it his lowest charting album in that entry. He released his fourth studio album, Time, on February 7, 2022.
Nahom Thorton Grymes was born in Washington, D.C., to an African-American mother, Frances Grymes, 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. His mother made sure that her son completed his education and attended church. Holiday participated at a local high school and 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 was passionate about going deep onto the music path, his mother wanted him to complete his education. Upon his graduation, Holiday began recording demo tapes.