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Austin Brown performing in Paris; 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 creates his own songs and helps other artists make music.
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Early Life and Family
Austin Brown was born in Tarzana, California, on November 22, 1985. His parents are Nathaniel Brown and Rebbie Jackson. He is part of the famous Jackson family. His mother, Rebbie Jackson, is a singer. Austin is her only son. He also has two older sisters named Stacee and Yashi.
Music Career Highlights
Austin Brown started his music journey in 2005. He has worked with many well-known music producers. These include Tim & Bob, The Underdogs, and Pharrell Williams.
First Songs and Performances (2005-2015)
In 2011, Austin released his first song, "All I Need." It played on popular radio stations. He also showed a preview of his music collection, called Highway 85, at a big music festival.
In 2012, Austin began performing regularly with his band. They played shows in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York City. He also performed at college events. Austin appeared on TV shows and at music festivals like SXSW. He joined the BET "Music Matters" program. This program helps new artists share their music.
His Highway 85 music collection was released in 2013. It became available on music platforms like iTunes. Austin was also featured in fashion magazines. He continued to perform live at events, including the BET Awards 2013. He even had a commercial for Pepsi. In 2014, one of his demo songs, "Smile," was played on the radio. In 2015, he performed with the famous band The Roots.
New Music and Tours (2016-2017)
In 2016, Austin started his "Guitar & Microphone" show. He performed to sold-out crowds in Paris, France. He also visited music schools like Berklee College of Music. There, he shared his knowledge about songwriting. Austin teamed up with DJ Tony Touch to form CaliYork. They released a song called "Show Up At My Place." He kept performing live through 2017. He had regular shows with his band, The Blvck Castles.
On June 2, 2017, his song "Smile" was officially released. It was played on Apple Music's Beats Radio 1. Later that year, he performed an acoustic set for Revolt TV. In October 2017, Austin released an acoustic music collection. It was called "Canyon Sessions" and was available on Spotify and iTunes.
Working Behind the Scenes (2018)
In 2018, Austin Brown worked as a writer and producer. He helped create songs for other artists. He co-wrote and co-produced four songs for the musical duo Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross. These songs were for their first music collection, Ashlee + Evan. Austin also appeared in their reality TV show, Ashlee + Evan.
He also contributed to Macy Gray's album, Ruby. Austin wrote the song "Witness." He played drums and guitar on "When it Ends." He also sang background vocals on "Cold World." He played other instruments like keyboards and xylophone on the album.
Giving Back to the Community
Austin Brown also uses his music to help others. In September 2017, he performed at the Operation Smile Gala. He sang his song "Smile" and "Change the World" by Eric Clapton. He performed with Evan Ross at this event. Operation Smile helps children get surgeries for cleft lip and palate.
Austin has also worked with other charities. These include Red Eye, A Place Called Home, and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. He supports the Friend Movement Campaign and After-School All-Stars. These groups help young people and communities.
