Dallas Austin (born December 29 1972 in Columbus, Georgia) is an African American songwriter, record producer, guitarist, and keyboardist.

He has crafted songs for a number of R&B artists, including Boyz II Men, Monica, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Another Bad Creation, and Brand New Heavies. Austin's most notable works are his many hits for LaFace act TLC, including "Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg", "What About Your Friends", "Creep", "Silly Ho", "Unpretty", and "Girl Talk". He has a son, Tron, with TLC member Rozonda "Chili" Thomas