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Brown performing in Paris in 2011
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| Birth name | Nathaniel Austin Brown |
| Born | November 22, 1985 Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Family | Jackson family (maternal) |
Nathaniel Austin Brown (born November 22, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, and music producer. He is known for his own music and for working with many other famous artists. He is also a member of the famous Jackson family of musicians.
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Early Life and Family
Austin Brown was born in Tarzana, California, on November 22, 1985. His mother is singer Rebbie Jackson, and his father was Nathaniel Brown. Through his mother, he is part of the well-known Jackson family. He has two older sisters named Stacee and Yashi. Growing up in such a musical family helped shape his future career.
Music Career
Getting Started
Austin Brown began his career writing and producing songs. He worked with famous music producers like Pharrell Williams and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. This experience helped him develop his skills behind the scenes.
In 2011, he signed with record labels Interscope and South Five. He released his first single, "All I Need," which was played on the popular radio station KIIS-FM. He also introduced his mixtape, Highway 85, to a large audience at the Wango Tango music festival.
Making a Name
In 2012, Brown's music video for his song "M... A Trois" was shown on TV channels like Vevo and MTVU. The song became very popular in other countries, especially in the United Kingdom, where it was number one on a radio station for three weeks.
He began performing regularly with his band in Los Angeles and also had shows in other cities like Las Vegas and New York City. He performed at big events like SXSW and appeared on TV shows like "Good Day New York."
His mixtape Highway 85 was officially released on iTunes in 2013. Songs from the mixtape were played on the radio in Los Angeles, which helped more people discover his music.
Working with Other Artists
Besides his own music, Austin Brown is a talented producer and writer for other musicians. He has worked on songs for many famous artists.
- He played instruments on the song "Leave Me Lonely" for Ariana Grande's album Dangerous Woman.
- He was a writer and producer for the musical duo Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross on their first EP, Ashlee + Evan.
- He worked on Macy Gray's album Ruby as a writer, musician, and background singer.
- He co-wrote and produced the Grammy-nominated song "Stolen Fruit" for the band Tank and the Bangas.
- He also co-wrote and produced the song "Closer to God" on Diddy's Grammy-nominated Love Album.
In 2017, Brown released his own acoustic EP called Canyon Sessions. An EP is like a short album with fewer songs.
Giving Back to the Community
Austin Brown uses his talent to help others. He has performed at charity events to raise money for good causes. For example, he performed at the Operation Smile Gala, which helps children with medical needs.
He has also supported other charities, including A Place Called Home, the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, and After-School All-Stars.
Selected Discography
Here are some of Austin Brown's important musical works, both for himself and for other artists.
His Own Music
- Highway 85 (2013 Mixtape)
- Canyon Sessions (2017 EP)
- Heart over Mind (2021 Instrumental Album)
Work for Other Artists
- Agápē (2012) by JoJo: Writer and producer
- Dangerous Woman (2016) by Ariana Grande: Musician
- Ruby (2018) by Macy Gray: Writer and musician
- Ashlee + Evan (EP) (2018) by Ashlee + Evan: Writer and producer
- Red Balloon (2022) by Tank and the Bangas: Producer and writer
- Love Album (2023) by Diddy: Producer and writer
