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:

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]]==

  • Blood Money (2006).{{cite web|title=All Music - Blood Money|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/blood-money-mw0000340155/credits|website=www.allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}

==[[Lloyd Banks]]==

  • Rotten Apple (2006).{{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}}

==[[Tony Yayo]]==

  • Thoughts of a Predicate Felon (2004).{{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}}

=[[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]]=

  • A Color Map of the Sun (2013)).{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}

=[[DJ Z-Trip]]=

  • All Pro (2007) with Gift of Gab (rapper).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}

=[[Peeping Tom (band)|Peeping Tom]]=

  • Peeping Tom (2006).{{cite web|title=All Music - Dub Trio|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/dub-trio-mn0000197938/credits|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}

=Ekundayo=

  • Ekundayo (2011).{{cite web|title=All Music - Stu Brooks|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/stu-brooks-mn0000132883|website=allmusic.com/|publisher=All Music}}

= [[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]]=

  • My Life Starts Now (2014).{{cite web|title=Mark Guiliana|url=http://markguiliana.com/music/mlsn.php|website=www.markguiliana.com/|publisher=Mark Guiliana}}

=[[Meshell Ndegeocello]]=

  • Comet Come To Me - Dub Trio Remix (2014).{{cite web|title=ROIR - Dub Trio REMIX|url=http://www.roir-usa.com/news/2014/10/dub-trio-remix/|website=www.roir-usa.com/|publisher=ROIR}}

=[[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]=

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