Bootsdaengineer

Ohio, USA

Robert “Boots” Pickard A Youngstown, Ohio bred vocalist/writer/producer/pianist/songwriter/ engineer who sound is Hip-hop/ Neo-soul / R&b/ Jazz. Upon completion of his professional training as a sound engineer from Youngstown State University, he started "Cosmikmusic Studio." Boots recorded many local and regional artists in his studio. Soon, his talent and unique ability to record and mix caught the attention of funk legends "Zapp." Boots skill as a recording engineer boasted meteoric rise in his region and since he has worked with the likes of: Zapp, Pieces of a Dream, Najee, Nick Corleone, and Grammy Nominated Gerald Albright, and a plethora of up and coming artists. In 2014 with legendary Piano and keyboard player James Lloyd he Co-wrote “Steppers D Lite” for Pieces of a Dream which scored him is first Billboard #1 in the smooth jazz category. His services his region as one of its most highly sought-after sound engineers. Now working with Willie Spence, that's on American idol .