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Birth name | Nathaniel Austin Brown |
Born | Tarzana, California, U.S. |
November 22, 1985
Occupation(s) | Singer Songwriter Producer |
Years active | 2005present |
Labels | Interscope South Five Records |
Website | www.AustinBrown.com |
Austin Brown[1] (born Nathaniel Austin Brown; November 22, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter and producer.
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Early Life[edit]
Brown was born in Tarzana, California on November 22, 1985 to Nathaniel and Rebbie Brown. He is a member of the Jackson family and only son to singer Rebbie Jackson and her late husband Nathaniel Brown. He has two older sisters, Stacy and Yashi.
Career[edit]
20052015:[edit]
Austin Brown was signed to Interscope Records after a showcase for Jimmy Iovine and later signed with South Five Records. He started his career working as a Producer/Songwriter, collaborating with Tim & Bob, The Underdogs, Cory Rooney, Q-Tip, Pharrell Williams, and Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins.
In 2011, Brown released his first single, "All I Need," on KIIS-FM and debuted his Highway 85 mixtape trailer at Wango Tango.
On February 14, 2012, Brown released the music video for "Menage A Trois" on Vevo, Music Choice, Centric, 106 & Park, and MTVU.[2] Outside of the U.S., "Menage A Trois" had plays in Italy, Japan, Netherlands, and UK Radio. In the UK, "Menage A Trois" reached Number 1 for 3 weeks on UK's Bang Radio 103.6 FM.[3]
In mid-2012 Brown started a residency at The Central performing with his band in LA, with additional shows in Las Vegas, Boston, and New York City. During this time Austin Brown performed at CSU East Bay's 'Springfest' with Miguel and Lupe Fiasco.[4][5][6] He also had televised appearances on FOX's "Good Day New York," CNN, and the Pandora stage at SXSW.[7] This is also when Brown joined the BET "Music Matters" program, performing on their stages in both Los Angeles and NYC.[8][9]
On December 21, 2012, Idolator premiered "Highway to the Sky."[10] Highway 85 was then picked up by Global 14, Idolator, Centric, Rap-Up, Singers Room, Ryan Seacrest's AXS Live, Huffington Post, and USA Today.[11][12][13] Soon after, "Menage A Trois," "City of Angels," and "Highway to the Sky" were added to the KCRW Los Angeles radio rotation. Brown later performed at KCRW's School Night Concert Series at Bardot in Hollywood and a Pop-Up Shop KIISS 102.7 event with his band, followed up by additional performances throughout the year.[14]
In 2013, Highway 85 was officially released through iTunes.[15][16][17] During this time Austin Brown was featured in Vogue Italia and Vman fashion magazines.[18][19][20] In June 2013, Brown continued performing live and in July he performed at the L.A. Live BET "Music Matters Experience" with Marsha Ambrosius, as well as live at the BET Awards 2013.[21] His Pepsi "Music Matters" commercial aired the same day.
In January 2014, Austin performed at the Sundance Film Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah for Hollywood TV[22].[23] Soon after, a demo-version of "Smile" was put into rotation on KCRW by DJ Chris Douridas.
In 2015, Austin Brown played with The Roots during their annual Grammy Jam.[24][25]
2016present:[edit]
Austin Brown debuted his Guitar & Microphone series to sold out audiences in Paris, France at the Theatre de la Contrescarpe in the summer of 2016. While traveling in Boston, he gave seminars at Berklee College of Music and Boston Arts Academy on Songwriting.[26] During this time, Austin paired up with DJ Tony Touch to form CaliYork releasing "Show Up At My Place" in September of 2016.[27] He continued his live performances through 2017 with residencies at The Sayers Club (with his band The Blvck Castles) and Hotel Caf (Guitar & Microphone series).[28] He also performed at the "Live @ Sunset Marquis Concert Series" in Hollywood and acoustically at Rockwood Music Hall in NYC.[29][30][31]
On June 2, 2017 "Smile" was officially released on iTunes through Ebro on Apple Music, Beats Radio 1.[32]
On August 26, 2017 Austin was featured on Revolt TV's Revolt Sessions performing an acoustic set.[33]
Austin performed at the SELECT Pre-Emmy Party at the Peppermint Club in September.[34][35]
Philanthropy[edit]
In September 2017, Austin Brown performed "Smile," as well as Eric Clapton's "Change the World" alongside Evan Ross at the Operation Smile Gala.[36]
Other charitable causes Austin has worked with include Red Eye, A Place Called Home, Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, Friend Movement Campaign, and After-School All-Stars.[37][38][39][40][41][42]
Discography[edit]
2007:[edit]
Blonde Ambition (Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- "Let's Make Love," Writer/Producer
2012:[edit]
- "We Get By," Writer/Producer
- "Take the Canyon," Writer/Producer
- "Billions," Writer
- "Thinking Out Loud," Writer
2013:[edit]
Austin Brown - Highway 85 (Mixtape)[43]
Writer/Producer:
- "Highway to the Sky"
- "Menage A Trois"
- "Volcano"
- "Where Were You"
- "What Did I Lose To Love You"
- "City of Angels"
- "F'd with my Mind" (Explicit)
- "Stargazer"
- "Groove 92"
- "To Love Her"
- "All I Need" (feat. David Banner)
- "Feel It Again"
House of Lies - S2E10 "Exit Strategy" (Television Soundtrack)[44]
- "Highway to the Sky," Writer/Producer
2015:[edit]
JoJo - LoveJo2
- "Thinkin Out Loud," Writer/Producer
2016:[edit]
Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman
- "Leave Me Lonely," Musician
CaliYork
- "Show Up At My Place," Writer/Producer
Yonas Michael
- "Mr. Black President," Producer[45]
2017:[edit]
Austin Brown
- "Smile," Writer/Producer
- "Finger," Writer/Producer[46]
Macy Gray feat. Nik West
- "Stop, Drop, Roll," Producer/Musician
Amanda Tinkler
- "Make You Wanna," Writer/Producer
References[edit]
- ^ http://austinbrown.com/bio[permanent dead link]
- ^ "106 & Park Guest Rewind: Music Matters to Austin Brown". BET.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "NEW MUSIC: Austin Brown Menage A Trois DJ D'Nyce". djdnyce.co.uk. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "Who Knows, Who Cares / Happy New Year's Eve". Run River North. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ Editor, Lamonte Dewindt
Campus. "Artists Are Announced for SpringFest 2012 The Pioneer". thepioneeronline.com. Retrieved 2017-09-28. - ^ "California State University at East Bay Ticket Sales". csueastbaytickets.universitytickets.com. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
- ^ "Michael Jackson's Nephew, Austin Brown, Performs at SXSW (Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Austin Brown". BET.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Photos: Austin Brown Performs at BET Music Matters in NYC | ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music". ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music. 2012-08-15. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "Austin Brown's "Highway To The Sky": Idolator Premiere - idolator". idolator. 2012-12-21. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ Cain, Bryan (2013-04-26). "Highway 85 Destination: Austin Brown". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ Lazar, Shira (2012-12-11). "Austin Brown Emerges As the Next Big Talent From Jackson Family". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "AXS Live with JD (@Mr_Dupri) and Austin Brown (@AustinBrown) - GLOBAL 14". GLOBAL 14. 2012-08-24. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "Austin Brown: Local Artist We Love | KCRW Music Blog". blogs.kcrw.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Introducing Austin Brown aka Janet and Michael Jackson's nephew". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "New Black Kid On The Block Austin Brown Highway 85 Mixtape Release". Bossip. 2012-12-24. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "New Music: Austin Brown 'Highway 85 Mixtape, Vol. 1'". Rap-Up. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "Austin Brown - Vogue.it" (in Italian). Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Austin Brown Featured in Vogue Italia". BET.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "AUSTIN BROWN Vman". Vimeo. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ Kennedy, Gerrick D. (2013-06-29). "BET Experience 2013: Mateo, Austin Brown hit the Music Matters stage". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Austin Brown Q&A with Billboard at Sundance | ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music". ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music. 2014-01-19. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
- ^ "Austin Brown Q&A at Park City Live During Sundance 2014". YouTube. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
- ^ "Live Review: The Roots Jam with Miguel and Rae Sremmurd at Hollywoods Hotel Cafe (2/3)". Consequence of Sound. 2015-02-05. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Roots Jam Session 2015, Part 2 photos + recap". Okayplayer. 2015-02-04. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Austin Brown". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "New Music: CaliYork (Austin Brown & DJ Tony Touch) - Show Up At My Place - YouKnowIGotSoul.com". 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Austin Brown & the Black Castles". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Live@SunsetMarquis Events | West Hollywood Hotel". Sunset Marquis Hotel. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "Austin Brown at Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 - Jul 25, 2017 - New York, NY". JamBase. 2017-07-11. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Austin Brown - Tickets - Rockwood Music Hall Stage 2 - New York, NY, July 25, 2017 | Ticketfly". www.ticketfly.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ Smile - Single by Austin Brown on Apple Music, 2017-05-27, retrieved 2017-09-29
- ^ "REVOLT TV". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ Estate, Movoto Real. "Movoto Real Estate Sponsors SELECT Emmy Awards Pre-Party at Los Angeles' Peppermint Club". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Movoto Real Estate Sponsors SELECT Emmy Awards Pre-Party at Los Angeles' Peppermint Club". NBC-2.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ Nyren, Erin (2017-09-10). "Tracee Ellis Ross Honors Evan Ross, Ashlee Simpson at Operation Smile Gala". Variety. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Red Eye Page". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Stars And Strikes Celebrity Charity Bowling And Poker". Look to the Stars. 2010-03-12. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Stars Shine At All You Need Is Love Charity Valentine's Day Party". Look to the Stars. 2012-02-16. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Stars To Attend Gatsby-Themed Charity Night". Look to the Stars. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Friend Movement Campaign benefit concert at the El Rey Theatre". Contactmusic.com. 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "Exclusive: Austin Brown Talks Bullying". E! Online. Retrieved 2017-09-30.
- ^ "New Music: Austin Brown - "Highway 85" (Mixtape) | ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music". ThisisRnB.com - New R&B Music. 2012-12-24. Retrieved 2017-09-28.
- ^ "House of Lies" Exit Strategy (TV Episode 2013), retrieved 2017-09-29
- ^ "Yonas Michael's 'Mr. Black President' Will Make You Miss Obama". Okayplayer. 2016-11-07. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ Eden xo (2017-07-21), Eden xo - Finger (Official Audio), retrieved 2017-09-29
External links[edit]
- 1985 births
- 21st-century American singers
- People from Tarzana, Los Angeles
- Jackson family (show business)
- African-American singers
- African-American singer-songwriters
- African-American songwriters
- American singer-songwriters
- American male singers
- Singers from California
- Living people
- Songwriters from California