Rob Skipworth

Engineer

Rob moved to Atlanta right after graduation and landed at Silent Sound Studios working under local audio legend Thom “TK” Kidd. Silent Sound, a state of the art studio with a steady stream of high profile clients, proved to be the perfect setting for Rob to learn the finer points of engineering. While at Silent Sound, Rob worked with Rodney Jerkins, Train, The Bravery, Elton John, Whitney Houston, TLC, 112, Jagged Edge, Rihanna, Outkast, David Banner, Big Tymers, Ciara, Sleepy Brown, India.Arie and Rich Boy.

Now that Rob has signed on with Milk Money, he’s been busy working with talents such as Akon, Bryan-Michael Cox, Andre 3000, Keyshia Cole, Usher, Menudo, Chingy, Chilli (TLC) and Polow Da Don as well as new artists and producers Dirty Rose, Sy Scott, Ray Lavender, Soundz, One Chance, The Pack, Poli Paul, and Dolla.

Fun Facts About Rob

Why Music? It’s the only thing Rob every loved. In HS, all $$ used to pay for CDS. Paid more attention to freelance recording then Univ Classes.

Why an Engineer: Not interested in creating his own music and was very interested in technology and computers. Engineering seemed like a perfect fit.

Favorite Ethnic Foods: Thai & Sushi

Will never eat: Olives (any kind…except 3 olive vodka) and mushrooms

Would love to go to: England – because of the music scene, Russia – because of the culture…speaks a little Russian

Mentor: Diana Denton, HS drama teacher – realized you could money doing what you love

Most odd Job: Used to Bag ice at the Ice Factory in Arkansas. 12 hrs a day, bag by bag would carry palettes into the Freezer.. Lots of injuries!!

Hobby: Building DIY audio gear

Personal Dream: Would love to learn how to play piano

Movie Favorite: “Lost in Translation”

Memorable Personal Trait: Can get along with any one at any time, save one person in the world

Pet: Cat – Sophia Petrillo – 5 yrs old

Cooking: Bad COOK