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Songwriter, Recording Artist
With the current onslaught of songwriters who find fame and stardom as
they evolve into full-fledged recording artists, it’s only right that
the originator show the newcomers precisely how it’s done. After
penning such hits as Tyrese’s “Sweet Lady,” Mary J. Blige’s “Be Without
You,” and Mariah Carey’s “We Belong Together,” So So Def recording
artist Johnta Austin is ready to show the world his true worth with his
debut album, Ocean Drive.
“I’ve been writing for 12 years, so I’ve had 12 years of training and
rehearsing,” Austin explains. “I look at myself as a player coach, so I
know how to tell somebody what to do for themselves and I’m able to
apply the same things to my own artistry.”
In addition to being honored by the Georgia Music Hall of Fame for his
triumphs in songwriting, Austin has also put the finishing touches on Ocean Drive,
which includes the new single “Video” featuring Unk. With the
transformation that Austin has made from creating hits for superstars
to crafting hits for himself, he still believes that each individual’s
success comes from within.
“When a writer writes, you kind of write from personal experiences or
something that you have gone through,” he shares. “When you look at
artists we want to look at them as superstars, but we also want to look
at them as people we can relate to. That’s a good way to relate to an
artist when they [open] that window into their soul.” – jason thompson
