She is the lead vocalist and co-writer of the German Eurodance hit song "Rhythm Is a Dancer" by Snap!
In California, she was a music columnist for magazines including The R&B Report, an industry trade publication.
[2] In the early 1990s, Austin finished a tour in Japan and on returning to Los Angeles began writing for a solo album with the dance music producer Michael Eckart (Stacey Q).
[3] She received the BMI Pop Award in 2015[4] when Jeremih's hit "Don't 'Tell 'Em" incorporated her lyrics.
In 1993 Thea met the German Producer Tom Copperfield (Thomas Althen) in Koblenz.
[5][6] The duo performed at The Prince's Trust Party in the Park all-star concert in London in 1999.
had an alternating cast of hip hop artists, including Austin, accompanied by a live DJ and drummer.