10 Things You Should Know About Austin Brown

Catch the Music Matters artist perform at BET Awards '13.

10 Things You Should Know About Austin Brown - 27-year-old musician Austin Brown has already begun his claim to fame. With a hit single and album on the way, the BET Music Matters star is sure to have a bright future in music. Here's what you should know about the talented singer before he takes the stage at the 2013 BET Awards.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

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10 Things You Should Know About Austin Brown - 27-year-old musician Austin Brown has already begun his claim to fame. With a hit single and album on the way, the BET Music Matters star is sure to have a bright future in music. Here's what you should know about the talented singer before he takes the stage at the 2013 BET Awards.(Photo: Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

Austin Brown @AustinBrown - Tweet: "Wow never been a trending topic before. :)"Austin Brown trends on Twitter after visiting BET's 106 & Park.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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West Coast Roots - Austin Brown is a Cali guy. He was born in Tarzana, CA, but grew up in Agoura Hills, one of the richest cities in Los Angeles County. When the singer turned 18, he actually moved to L.A. to begin his professional music career.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Family Ties - Auggie is the son of Nathaniel Brown and Rebbie Jackson, (the eldest child of the legendary Jackson family). He is the youngest of three with two older sisters, who he used to annoy all the time. He'd always go through their CD collections, which fueled his love of music. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Family Ties - Auggie is the son of Nathaniel Brown and Rebbie Jackson, (the eldest child of the legendary Jackson family). He is the youngest of three with two older sisters, who he used to annoy all the time. He'd always go through their CD collections, which fueled his love of music. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Lessons From the Best - While Uncle Michael coached the young star in singing, it was Auntie Janet that Austin has felt the closest to in his famous family. Growing up, she was there to give him life advice on school. She has also been a mentor in helping him navigate the music industry. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Lessons From the Best - While Uncle Michael coached the young star in singing, it was Auntie Janet that Austin has felt the closest to in his famous family. Growing up, she was there to give him life advice on school. She has also been a mentor in helping him navigate the music industry. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

A Man of Many Musical Talents - He's not just a smooth vocalist. Austin plays the guitar, piano, keyboard, drums and bass. As a member of a family known for their musical talents, he fits right in, adding his own youthful flavor to his musical knowledge. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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A Man of Many Musical Talents - He's not just a smooth vocalist. Austin plays the guitar, piano, keyboard, drums and bass. As a member of a family known for their musical talents, he fits right in, adding his own youthful flavor to his musical knowledge. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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He Can Flip It! - Watch out Gabby Douglas, Brown started taking gymnastics in his early 20s just to up his performance skills. He told his producer that he wanted to do flips and now he can. The singer can land a back flip and flex a few other gymnastics skills.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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He Can Flip It! - Watch out Gabby Douglas, Brown started taking gymnastics in his early 20s just to up his performance skills. He told his producer that he wanted to do flips and now he can. The singer can land a back flip and flex a few other gymnastics skills.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Fine Wine - Austin is not a drinker, but he'll do what he has to do to hit a falsetto. He says that a bottle of wine will help him loosen up and open his pipes.(Photo: PNP/ WENN.com)

A Backpack Kid - Along with his best friends, Tommy Parker and Scott Bruzenak, Austin Brown is part of the "BackpackKids," a trio of L.A.-born dudes who make and produce music together. "BackpackKids" also has become the group name for Austin's beloved fans.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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A Backpack Kid - Along with his best friends, Tommy Parker and Scott Bruzenak, Austin Brown is part of the "BackpackKids," a trio of L.A.-born dudes who make and produce music together. "BackpackKids" also has become the group name for Austin's beloved fans.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Team Darkchild - The pop crooner is working with famed producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jenkins on his new album. In the past, Darkchild has worked with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Kanye West and several other renowned artists. Together, the two are preparing to make Austin's debut studio album a hit.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Team Darkchild - The pop crooner is working with famed producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jenkins on his new album. In the past, Darkchild has worked with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Brandy, Kanye West and several other renowned artists. Together, the two are preparing to make Austin's debut studio album a hit.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Anti-Bully Advocate - In addition to giving his fans a name, Austin Brown also advocates for something that many of his supporters face: bullying. Revealing that he was bullied between the ages of seven and 13, Brown has decided to participate in the Friend Movement's "The New F Word" anti-bullying campaign. (Photo: Kolin Mendez/BET)

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Anti-Bully Advocate - In addition to giving his fans a name, Austin Brown also advocates for something that many of his supporters face: bullying. Revealing that he was bullied between the ages of seven and 13, Brown has decided to participate in the Friend Movement's "The New F Word" anti-bullying campaign. (Photo: Kolin Mendez/BET)

Ménage à Trois - Last year on Valentine's Day, the entertainer released his hit single and video "Ménage à Trois," which was shot in Los Angeles. The track is funky and upbeat, inspiring many to dance. The 106 & Park audience certainly loved it and Austin Brown's music is poised to have similar influence with his album.(Photo: Kolin Mendez/BET)

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Ménage à Trois - Last year on Valentine's Day, the entertainer released his hit single and video "Ménage à Trois," which was shot in Los Angeles. The track is funky and upbeat, inspiring many to dance. The 106 & Park audience certainly loved it and Austin Brown's music is poised to have similar influence with his album.(Photo: Kolin Mendez/BET)