In case y’all haven’t heard by now, Drake released a new song with Michael Jackson’s unreleased music on it. The song is called, “Don’t Matter To Me,” on Drake’s album, “Scorpion,” which released on June 29, 2018. Everybody and their mommas have been talking about it because it samples a never before heard song from MJ, that he recorded prior to “Thriller.” Although Drake is getting a lotta love for the joint, not everyone in MJ’s family is happy about it.
Rebbie Jackson’s son, Austin Brown (32), most definitely isn’t feelin’ Drake’s usage of his Uncle Mike’s song and he explained why to paparazzi. In the video below, while walking down a Hollywood street with his big sister, Yashi Brown, Austin was asked if all of the Jackson family was “okay” with Drake using Michael’s unreleased (and unfinished) music for his latest album. Austin made it clear that while some of the Jacksons may be “okay” with that decision, he is absolutely against it. Check out what he said below:
“I’M not okay with it. … I just feel like…I feel like if he didn’t finish it, you shouldn’t use it. … He’s a artist… [I] respect the artist, but I just don’t feel like it’s okay to use someone’s vocals and make a beat up and change them. …That’s just me.”
Although Austin ain’t happy about what Drake did to MJ’s song, he still said he thinks Drake is “talented.” Watch the video clip below…
Speaking of music, Rebbie’s son is out here making some of his own. Austin is following in the footsteps of his mother and musical family. He isn’t making soul music though, his musical creations are more-so an eclectic blend of pop, R&B, and even country. He’s worked with several music heavyweights, such as Pharrell Williams, Cory Rooney, The Underdogs, and others.
In 2011, he made his musical debut with his album, “All I Need.” To date, he’s now released 5 albums total and get this, he’s also part of a country group called, Home Free.
In a prior interview with US Weekly, Austin talked about his mother’s influence and how she tried hard to raise them as ‘normal’ people, instead of a ‘Jackson celeb.’ Check out some of the interview excerpts:
US Weekly: Tell me about growing up in your family. Was there pressure to go into the business or was it the opposite?
Austin Brown: No, not at all. My mother in particular is such a wonderful loving woman and always made it a point to let me know that I am no different than anybody else. I had a normal upbringing — I went to school, had my friends, I played sports, she put me in my piano lessons, I was in band. There wasn’t really any pressure. The only difference was people saw my family do their job, but I loved my upbringing.
US: Did you grow up listening to “Centipede?”Austin Brown: (Laughs) Of course! You grow up watching your mom do what she does and lovin’ the song, and I was a proud kid.
US: What was your uncle Michael Jackson really like?
AB: My uncle was always big on teaching my cousins and me about song structure. He would like to break down songs — he would always start with the base line, and then start humming a melody. He wanted to teach me how things came together, how to portray my voice and where music came from. The main thing with my uncle was just the love he showed all of us and how caring and giving he was to other people as well. The most important lesson that he showed us was charity and giving back. All of this meant nothing if you weren’t giving anything back.
Rebbie Jackson has three children with her late, husband Nathaniel Brown- daughters Yashi and Stacee; and son, Austin. At 68 years young, the “Centipede” songstress couldn’t be more proud of her kids today.
