He's also a music producer Discovered singer/actress Monica Arnold Had a baby with TLC's 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.
