Stu Brooks
{{Short description|Canadian musician}}
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File:Stu Brooks-1.jpg in 2017]]
Stu Brooks (also known as Stu "Bassie" Brooks) is a Canadian bassist, composer, and producer. He is a co-founder of the band Dub Trio.{{cite web|title=Dub Trio - bio|url=http://dubtrio.com/bio/|website=www.dubtrio.com/|publisher=Dub Trio|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150401065921/http://dubtrio.com/bio/|archive-date=2015-04-01|df=}}
He is known for playing and recording with various artists and music bands, including Saturday Night Live Band,{{cite web|title=Stu Brooks - The Shape Of Bass To Come|url=https://www.bassmagazine.com/artists/stu-brooks-the-shape-of-bass-to-come|publisher=Bass Magazine}} Lady Gaga,{{cite web|title=Bass Musician Magazine - Stu Brooks|url=http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2011/04/meet-aguilar-sponsored-bassist-stu-brooks/|website=www.bassmusicianmagazine.com/|publisher=Bass Musician Magazine}} and Mike Patton.{{cite web|title=Bass Musician Magazine - Stu Brooks|url=http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2011/04/meet-aguilar-sponsored-bassist-stu-brooks/|website=www.bassmusicianmagazine.com/|publisher=Bass Musician Magazine}}
Career
Stu Brooks was born in Canada and later relocated to Brooklyn, New York.
He has worked with artists such as G-Unit, Pretty Lights,{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}} Mike Patton,{{cite web|title=Bass Musician Magazine - Stu Brooks|url=http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2011/04/meet-aguilar-sponsored-bassist-stu-brooks/|website=www.bassmusicianmagazine.com/|publisher=Bass Musician Magazine}} Lady Gaga,{{cite web|title=Bass Musician Magazine - Stu Brooks|url=http://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2011/04/meet-aguilar-sponsored-bassist-stu-brooks/|website=www.bassmusicianmagazine.com/|publisher=Bass Musician Magazine}} Lauryn Hill,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Dub Trio|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/59662/g-unit-fugees-session-men-return-with-dub-trio|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} 50 Cent,{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu "Bassie" Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-bassie-brooks-mn0002165534|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}} Meshell Ndegeocello,{{cite web|title=DJ Magazine - Meshell Ndgeocello - Dub Trio Remix|url=http://usa.djmag.com/content/exclusive-stream-meshell-ndgeocello|website=www.usa.djmag.com/|publisher=Dj Magazine}} Mobb Deep,{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu "Bassie" Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-bassie-brooks-mn0002165534|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}} Mary J. Blige,{{cite web|title=Pedals and Effects - Stu Brooks|url=http://pedalsandeffects.com/tag/stu-brooks/|website=www.pedalsandeffects.com/|publisher=Pedals and Effects}} Collie Buddz,{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}} Slick Rick,{{cite web|title=Berklee College of Music - Sidemen to the Stars|url=https://www.berklee.edu/news/1562/sidemen-to-the-stars|website=www.berklee.edu/|publisher=Berklee College Of Music}} Eric Krasno,{{cite web|title=Jambands - Eric Krasno|url=http://www.jambands.com/features/2010/06/16/a-pocketful-of-soul-with-eric-krasno|website=www.jambands.com/|publisher=Jambands}} Mark Guiliana,{{cite web|title=Blue Note - Adam Deitch Project|url=http://markguiliana.com/music/mlsn.php|website=www.markguiliana.com/|publisher=Mark Guiliana}} Adam Deitch,{{cite web|title=Mark Guiliana - My Life Starts Now|url=http://www.bluenote.net/newyork/schedule/moreinfo.cgi?id=4364|website=www.bluenote.net/|publisher=Blue Note}} and Tupac Shakur (posthumously).{{cite web|title=Discogs - 2Pac Pac's Life|url=http://www.discogs.com/2Pac-Pacs-Life/release/2322697|website=www.discogs.com/|publisher=Discogs}}
His bass performances have played a role in the creation of Billboard charting and Grammy-nominated recordings, including Pretty Lights’ 2013 Grammy-nominated “A Color Map Of The Sun,”{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}} “So Seductive featuring 50 Cent” with 50 Cent, and Tony Yayo's Platinum-certified “Thoughts of a Predicate Felon.”{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu "Bassie" Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-bassie-brooks-mn0002165534|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
Since 2009, he has been working with Matisyahu. They created four albums together and went on tour. In 2014, Stu Brooks co-wrote and produced Matisyahu's studio album, "Akeda."{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu "Bassie" Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-bassie-brooks-mn0002165534|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
In the summer of 2015, Brooks toured as a stage performer with Dr. John.{{cite web|title=Ronnie Scotts - Dr. John Lineup|url=https://www.ronniescotts.co.uk/scheduledaily/2015/March/14|website=www.ronniescotts.co.uk/|publisher=Ronnie Scotts}}
Since 2016, Brooks has been working on new material for upcoming releases from Dub Trio and Matisyahu.
Since 2018, Brooks has been a substitute in the Saturday Night Live Band.
In 2022, Brooks Collaborated with "Fall Out Boy's" Patrick Stump on the single "Sound the Alarm."
Brooks also performed at "Coachella" in 2022{{cite web|title=Stu Brooks Makes a Big Mess With Danny Elfman|url=http://bassmagazine.com/artists/stu-brooks-makes-a-big-mess-with-danny-elfman/|website=www.bassmagazine.com|publisher=Bass Magazine}} as Danny Elfman's bassist.
Throughout his professional career as a bassist, Stu Brooks has been involved in various projects, creating over 20 multiple albums as a songwriter, record producer, and composer.
Notable Mentions
During his career, Brooks has been involved as a television performer and songwriter and featured as a live performer. He was also a studio musician and a record producer for various artists. Below is a selected list of his roles featuring music artists of multiple genres:
- Writer & Composer for Matisyahu and Dub Trio.{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- Recording Artist for Lady Gaga, Pretty Lights, Lauryn Hill, Matisyahu, Mark Guiliana, Redman, Dub Trio, Mobb Deep, Lloyd Banks, G Unit Records, 50 Cent, Tupac Shakur, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Tony Yayo, and Young Buck.{{cite web|title=LaBella Artists - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.labella.com/artists/stu-brooks/|website=labella.com/|publisher=La Bella}}
- Producer for Matisyahu, Dub Trio, Collie Buddz, Meshell Ndegeocello (remix), Circa Survive, Candiria,{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}} 311, Kabaka Pyramid, and King Buzzo.
- Music Director for Matisyahu,{{cite web|title=Matisyahu Band - Stu Brooks|url=https://www.facebook.com/matisyahu/info?tab=overview|website=facebook.com/|publisher=Facebook}} GRiZ Live Bad, and Bonnaroo Super Jam.
- Live Performer with Dub Trio, Matisyahu, Dr. John, Mark Guiliana, Slick Rick, Mike Patton’s Peeping Tom, Gogol Bordello, Collie Buddz, Eric Krasno, Adam Deitch Project, Topaz, and Sublime with Rome.
- Television Performer on Late Show with David Letterman, Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Henry Rollins Show, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
Charted songs and RIAA certifications
- Pretty Lights - Bassist on album “A Color Map of the Sun”, #24 Billboard Top Albums, and Grammy nominated - Best Dance/Electronic Album.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Pretty Lights|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/1490009/pretty-lights/chart|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Matisyahu - Composer, producer, and bassist on album “Akeda”, #36 Billboard Top 200, and #8 Alternative Albums.{{cite web|title=Billboard -Matisyahu|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/309981/matisyahu/chart?f=305|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}{{cite web|title=Billboard - Matisyahu|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/309981/matisyahu/chart?f=794|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Matisyahu - Composer and bassist on album “Light”, #1 Billboard Reggae for 34 weeks, and #6 Alternative Albums.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Matisyahu|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/309981/matisyahu/chart?f=336|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}{{cite web|title=Billboard - Matisyahu|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/309981/matisyahu/chart?f=794|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Matisyahu - Producer, composer, and bassist on the live album and DVD “Live at Stubbs Vol. 2”, #2 Billboard Reggae, and #30 Billboard 200.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Matisyahu|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/309981/matisyahu/chart?f=336|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}{{cite web|title=Billboard -Matisyahu|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/309981/matisyahu/chart?f=305|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Matisyahu - Bassist on “Instant Karma – John Lennon / Amnesty International’s Campaign to Save Darfur”, and #15 Billboard Top 200.{{cite web|title=Billboard -Instant Karma|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/303843/instant-karma/chart|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Peeping Tom - Composer and producer on single “We’re Not Alone”, #1 Billboard Top Heatseekers,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Peeping Tom|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/328471/peeping-tom/chart?f=324|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} Chart Peak Position #1 (Aus){{citation needed|date=January 2016}}, #103 Billboard 200 (U.S.),{{cite web|title=Billboard - Peeping Tom|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/328471/peeping-tom/chart?f=305|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #3 Billboard Top Indie Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Peeping Tom|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/328471/peeping-tom/chart?f=326|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} and #7 Tastemaker albums.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Peeping Tom|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/328471/peeping-tom/chart?f=407|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Dub Trio - Composer, producer, and bassist on “Drive By Dub”, and #10 CMJ Top 200{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}.
- Mobb Deep - Bassist on the album “Blood Money,” #1 Top Hip Hop/R&B albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Mobb Deep|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/311598/mobb-deep/chart?f=333|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #1 Rap Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Mobb Deep|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/311598/mobb-deep/chart?f=335|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #3 Billboard 200,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Mobb Deep|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/311598/mobb-deep/chart?f=305|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #3 Digital Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Mobb Deep|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/311598/mobb-deep/chart?f=400|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #6 Canadian Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Mobb Deep|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/311598/mobb-deep/chart?f=309|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} and #4 Tastemaker Albums.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Mobb Deep|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/311598/mobb-deep/chart?f=407|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Lloyd Banks - Bassist on the album “Rotten Apple”, #3 Billboard 200,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Lloyd Banks|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307702/lloyd-banks/chart?f=305|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #1 Top HipHop/R&B Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Lloyd Banks|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307702/lloyd-banks/chart?f=333|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #6 Billboard Canadian Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Lloyd Banks|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307702/lloyd-banks/chart?f=309|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #15 Digital Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Lloyd Banks|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307702/lloyd-banks/chart?f=400|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #1 Rap Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Lloyd Banks|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307702/lloyd-banks/chart?f=335|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #2 Tastemaker Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Lloyd Banks|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307702/lloyd-banks/chart?f=407|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} and #3 Top Album Sales.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Lloyd Banks|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/307702/lloyd-banks/chart?f=2160|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Tupac Shakur - Bassist on posthumous release “Pac’s Life”, #9 Billboard 200,{{cite web|title=Billboard - 2pac|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431886/2pac/chart?page=1&f=305|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #9 Digital Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - 2pac|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431886/2pac/chart?f=400|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #3 Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - 2pac|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431886/2pac/chart?page=1&f=333|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #3 Rap Album,{{cite web|title=Billboard - 2pac|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431886/2pac/chart?f=335|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #7 Taste Maker Album,{{cite web|title=Billboard - 2pac|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431886/2pac/chart?f=407|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} and #9 Top Albums Sales.{{cite web|title=Billboard - 2pac|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/431886/2pac/chart?f=2160|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- 50 Cent - Bassist on the single “So Seductive featuring 50 Cent”, #7 Billboard Hot R&B/HipHop Songs,{{cite web|title=Billboard - So Seductive|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=367&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #12 Rap Songs, #48 Hot 100,{{cite web|title=Billboard - So Seductive|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #55 Digital Songs,{{cite web|title=Billboard - So Seductive|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=395&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #8 R&B/Hip Hop Airplay,{{cite web|title=Billboard - So Seductive|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=364&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #7 Radio Songs,{{cite web|title=Billboard - So Seductive|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=350&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #12 Hot Rap Songs,{{cite web|title=Billboard - So Seductive|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=1222&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} and BET Vibe Awards Won Best “Club Banger” (2005){{citation needed|date=January 2016}}.
- Tony Yayo - Bassist on “Thoughts of a Predicate Felon”, Certified Platinum{{citation needed|date=January 2016}}, #2 Billboard 200,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Tony Yayo|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=305&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #2 Rap Album,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Tony Yayo|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=335&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #3 Canadian Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Tony Yayo|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=309&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} and #2 Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Tony Yayo|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/430249/tony-yayo/chart?f=364&sort=position|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
- Redman - Bassist on album Reggie, #118 Billboard 200,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Redman|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/364794/redman/chart?f=305|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} #22 Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums,{{cite web|title=Billboard - Redman|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/364794/redman/chart?f=333|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}} and #10 Rap Albums.{{cite web|title=Billboard - Redman|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/364794/redman/chart?f=335|website=www.billboard.com/|publisher=Billboard}}
Discography
As of 2024, Stu Brooks has created various musical pieces with Dub Trio, worked on projects and albums with Matsiyahu, G-Unit, and various others.
The genres ranged between hip-hop, rap, and metal.
=[[Dub Trio]]=
- Sixes and Sevens/VCO Dub (2013).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- IV (2011).
- III EP (2010).
- Another Sound is Dying (2008).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- Cool Out and CoExist (2007).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- ROIR (Reachout International Records) Essential Dub compilation (2007).{{cite web|title=All Music - Essential Dub|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/essential-dub-mw0000484372/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- New Heavy (2006).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- Exploring the Dangers of (2004).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
=[[Matisyahu]]=
- Akeda (2014).{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- Miracle EP (2011).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- Live at Stubb's, Vol. 2 (2010).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- The Disney Reggae Club.{{cite web|title=All Music - Disney Reggae Club, Credits|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-disney-reggae-club-mw0001971218/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- Light (2009).{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu "Bassie" Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-bassie-brooks-mn0002165534|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
- Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur (2007).{{cite web|title=All Music - Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur (listd under Matisyahu)|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/instant-karma-the-amnesty-international-campaign-to-save-darfur-mw0000577865/credits
|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
=<u>[[G-Unit]]</u>=
==[[50 Cent]]==
- Interscope Records Presents Club Bangers (2006){{citation needed|date=January 2016}}.
- Get Rich or Die Tryin’ (2005).{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu "Bassie" Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-bassie-brooks-mn0002165534|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}
==[[Mobb Deep]]==
==[[Lloyd Banks]]==
==[[Tony Yayo]]==
=[[Tupac Shakur]]=
- Pac's Life (2006).{{cite web|title=Discogs - 2Pac Pac's Life|url=http://www.discogs.com/2Pac-Pacs-Life/release/1162003|
website=www.discogs.com/|publisher=Discogs}}
=[[Pretty Lights]]=
=[[DJ Z-Trip]]=
=[[Peeping Tom (band)|Peeping Tom]]=
=Ekundayo=
= [[Soulive]] =
- Reminisce (2009).{{cite web|title=All About Jazz - Eric Krasno's Reminsce|url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/reminisce-royal-family-records-review-by-doug-collette.php
|website=allaboutjazz.com/|publisher=All About Jazz}}
=[[Candiria]]=
- Toying with the Insanities Vol. 1 (2009).{{cite web|title=Discogs - Candiria|url=http://www.discogs.com/Candiria-Toying-With-The-Insanities-Volume-I/release/2546747|website=discogs.com/|publisher=Discogs}}
=[[Mark Guiliana]]=
=[[Meshell Ndegeocello]]=
=[[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]=
- Reggie (2010).
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