American musician
Hes also a music producer
Discovered singer/actress Monica
Had a baby with TLCs Rozonda "Chili" Thomas.
Owns his own music production company called DARP (Dallas Austin Recording Projects).
Responsible for the resurgence of Japanese Pop Idol Namie Amuro. Amuro made Austin her producer when she was fading into obscurity in the Japanese music scene. Under his tutelage, her productions found a new flair and a sassy R&B/Hip-Hop sound that revitalized her career.