Artist of the Week: H.E.R. Music The Oscar-winning singer/songwriter has scored her first top 10 album with debut LP 'Back of my Mind' and topped the radio airplay with single 'Damage'. Jul 5, 2021 AceShowbiz - 2021 is an eventful year for H.E.R. The 24-year-old singer/songwriter collected a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe nomination among other prestigious accolades earlier this year. She then followed it up with a debut album titled "Back of My Mind". H.E.R., born Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, climbed to No. 6 on Billboard Hot 200 and No. 4 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums with 36,000 album-equivalent units sold. One of the singles, "Damage", additionally shot up to the top spot on Billboard Adult R&B Airplay.