đđToday, December 29, 1970, Dallas L. Austin was born in Columbus, Georgia. One of his first productions came through his deal with Joyce Irbyâs Diva One Entertainment. Austin co-produced Boyz-II-Menâs debut album, âCooleyhighharmony,â and âOoooooohhh… On the TLC Tip,â TLCâs debut album. Austin earned his first Grammy Award for âAinât 2 Proud 2 Beg,â by TLC, at the 35th Annual Grammy Awards.