Austin Brown (singer)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Austin Brown


Img_capt = Austin Brown in 2005
Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Austin Brown
Born = birth date and age|1985|11|22
flagicon|United States Los Angeles, California
Instrument = Bass, Piano, Guitar, drums, percussion, Singing
Genre = Pop/Rock/R&B
Occupation = Singer, Musician, Producer, Songwriter
Years_active = 2004- present
Label = Midas Records (2004-2006)
Interscope Records (2006-present)
Influences = Prince, The Beatles, Marvin Gaye, The Jacksons, Stevie Wonder

Austin Brown (born November 22, 1985 in West Lake- Los Angeles) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. He is also the nephew of pop music icons Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson.

Biography

(born 1977) who make up the girl group called "Geneva".

Austin has pretty much stayed out of the spotlight in his childhood. He did go on tour with his mother in the late 90’s and traveled along with 3T in Europe in 1997 during the Brotherhood tour. Austin Brown played instruments during several showcases of Rebbie in the United States in 1998 and early 2000s, but did not make many appearances in video clips (except for 2300 Jackson Street) like his cousins. So he has been working on his musical skills in silence.

Austin was 4 years old backstage at Michael's Bad World Tour when he first realized how he loved music, then he was able to go on stage during Michael's History Tour when he realized performing was what he wanted to do. A few years later he started singing and writing songs.He took piano lessons for more than 10 years. With the guitar, Uncle Tito Jackson showed him how to play some chords and developed from there. He started recording and making beats at age 12.

Midas Records 2004-2006

In 2004, Tony Saunders from UNBEATEN TRACKS - MUSIC GROUP secured a record deal for Austin known as "Auggie". [cite web |url=http://www.tonysaunders.com/unbeatentracks/index.html |title=Austin Brown Biography|format= |work=UNBEATEN TRACKS - MUSIC GROUP |date=2005 ] Auggie's project was sold to Midas records. Austin Brown surprised everyone when he signed with Midas Records. He had received offers from several major labels, but signed with Midas because he wanted a one-on-one relationship with the top brass.

Austin has written or co-written all the tracks and provided accompaniment on guitar, piano, bass and drums. Additionally, Austin Brown co-produced many of the album's songs, along with Midas' in-house producer/studio director Andrew Nast. Midas Records' CEO Ron Clapper is the executive producer of Austin's album, which was recorded in Midas Records' state-of-the-art studio in the San Fernando Valley.

Ron Clapper : "His integrity as a songwriter, purity as a vocalist and sincerity as a performer are qualities that are in perfect alignment with Midas Records’ artistic vision. The fact that he’s a Jackson prodigy is a nice bonus. But the fact that Austin is so completely gifted as an artist in his own right is what really sealed the deal. With his high moral character and squeaky clean lyrics, Austin is an excellent addition to the roster, and will continue the family-friendly precedent that Angel and Midas Records are establishing.". [cite web |url=http://www.luckmedia.com/1auggie/biography.html |title=Austin Brown Biography|format= |work=Luck Media & Marketing, INC |date=May 5, 2004 ]

Austin Brown : "Midas and I are coming up together. It’s such an intense ground-level approach for the project. I love the staff, and they’re driven just like me. We have the same goals."In signing with Midas, Austin continues, "I feel my music will be heard and presented correctly. As a debuting artist, I am going to have more pressure on me than other new artists, just because of my family background." Well-spoken and industry savvy beyond his years, Austin continues, "The style that we are creating is really off-the-wall for my generation by taking the old school feel, updating it to today, and reminding people that it’s OK to be musical, it’s OK to play instruments, it’s OK to love melodies, do harmonies, and dance."

Austin has been writing and producing some tracks with childhood friend Brandon Howard (son of R&B vocalist Micky Howard), who has worked with Missy Elliott and Ginuwine. The album Slick & Polished has never been released. [cite web |url=http://buzzmg.com/austin/|title=Austin Brown Audio Snipets|format= |work=Buzzmg |date=2005 ]

Interscope Records 2006-Present

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Austin Brown : "...I have officially switched label i am not on midas anymore I am now an artist officially on Interscope Records!!!! Ive already worked with The Underdogs, Bryan Michael Cox, Cory Rooney, Benji and Joel from Good Charlotte, Tim and Bob and am about get in the studio and do some songs with Pharrell that are gonna be crazy..."

He also has a new music management with JT Entertainment of Joe Simpson, manager of famous pop singers Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson. Austin has grown in the past few years artistically, and would like everyone to know that. His previously unreleased work with Midas records does not reflect his new sound.

In May 2007, Austin Brown has been groomed by the star choreographer of "Stomp the Yard" David Scott to be the next big thing. David Scott says : "“Well, I am teaching. I teach around the country and around the world with Pulse, that’s with Broadway Dance Center out in New York and also with Monsters of Hip Hop. I am all over the country teaching. I got some new artists that I am developing right now, one in general is Michael Jackson’s nephew and his name is Austin and he’s incredible so we coming out. We got some stuff that’s gonna hit the streets in a second.” "

On September 28 2007, Austin had the chance to chat with his fans. He announced on the fansite BBsound that he has finally completed his album. He also said that he worked with many different people but this album was ended being produced by himself, Brandon Howard and Cory Rooney together for three months.

Austin Brown : "The sound of the album is still r&b but mixed with a lot of synth sounds and fusion. Cory Rooney really helped me to create what I feel is my sound... I did some work with Benji and Joel (from Good Charlotte), we did a crazy duet and I have a crazy collaboration with a huge artist that I can't mention yet but you will love it..." [cite web |url=http://sitekreator.com/skaterbboi/chatwithaustin.html|title=Austin Brown chat|format= |work=http://sitekreator.com/skaterbboi/skaterbboibrown.html |date=September 28, 2007]

First single "1st sight"

On April 1st 2008, Austin Brown unveiled on his myspace page the first single called "1st sight" from his upcoming album."1st sight" is an R&B/Electropop song co-produced by Austin Brown.

Discography

Albums

References

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/austinatmosphere Austin Brown at Myspace]
* Austin Brown Interview 2004 (http://www.teenwebonline.com/auggie.htm)
* Official Site (http://www.interscoperecords.com)
* BBoi Sound (Fansite) (http://www.bboisound.com)
* Austin FANsite (http://austin.jackson-source.com)