Where is Dallas Austin from?
Dallas Austin was born on the 29th of December 1970 in Columbus, Georgia. He grew up there before moving to Atlanta as a teenager, and Atlanta became the base for his music career.
Questions about Dallas Austin
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What record labels did Dallas Austin found?
Dallas Austin founded three record labels: Rowdy Records in 1992 (distributed by Arista, later Motown), Limp Records in 1993 (distributed by EMI), and Freeworld Entertainment in 1998 (distributed by Capitol Records). Artists on these labels included Monica, Fishbone, Joi, and Sammie.
Who introduced Dallas Austin to the music industry?
Austin's manager William Burke, known as Vybe Chyle, introduced him to Joyce Irby, a member of Klymaxx and head of Diva One Productions. Irby signed Austin as an exclusive producer and spent years shopping his work to labels before landing a deal with Motown Records in 1989.
What artists has Dallas Austin produced?
Dallas Austin has produced for Boyz II Men, TLC, Madonna (on her 1994 album Bedtime Stories), After 7, Pink, and Gwen Stefani. His production credits include TLC's "Unpretty," Pink's "Don't Let Me Get Me" and "Just Like a Pill," and Gwen Stefani's 2004 single "Cool."
Does Dallas Austin have children?
Dallas Austin has three children, including a son named Tron Austin, born in 1997 to TLC singer Chilli. He also helped raise a niece after the death of his brother Claude Austin in 1994.
What was Dallas Austin's recording studio called?
Austin owned a personal recording studio originally named D.A.R.P., which stood for Dallas Austin's Recording Projects. It was later renamed UAMG Studios, short for Urban Angels Music Group. His primary mixing engineer at the studio was Alvin Speights.