Stu Brooks
Canadian musician
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Stu Brooks (also known as Stu "Bassie" Brooks) (born July 7, 1978) is a Canadian bassist, composer, and producer. He is a co-founder of the band Dub Trio.[1]
He is known for playing and recording with various artists and music bands, including Saturday Night Live Band,[2] Lady Gaga,[3] and Mike Patton.[4]
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,[5] Mike Patton,[6] Lady Gaga,[7] Lauryn Hill,[8] 50 Cent,[9] Meshell Ndegeocello,[10] Mobb Deep,[11] Mary J. Blige,[12] Collie Buddz,[13] Slick Rick,[14] Eric Krasno,[15] Mark Guiliana,[16] Adam Deitch,[17] and Tupac Shakur (posthumously).
He appeared on Pretty Lights’ 2013 Grammy-nominated “A Color Map Of The Sun,”[18] “So Seductive featuring 50 Cent” with 50 Cent, and Tony Yayo's Platinum-certified “Thoughts of a Predicate Felon.”[19]
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."[20][21]
In the summer of 2015, Brooks toured as a stage performer with Dr. John.[22]
Brooks also performed at "Coachella" in 2022[23] as Danny Elfman's bassist.
Brooks made his debut performing with Nine Inch Nails at the start of their 2026 Peel It Back Tour in New Orleans, LA on February 5, 2026.[24]
Discography
Stu Brooks has created music with Dub Trio and worked on projects and albums with Matisyahu, G-Unit, and others in genres ranging between hip-hop, rap, and metal.
Dub Trio
Matisyahu
- Akeda (2014).[31]
- Miracle EP (2011).[32]
- Live at Stubb's, Vol. 2 (2010).[33]
- The Disney Reggae Club.[34]
- Light (2009).[35]
- Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur (2007).[36]
G-Unit
50 Cent
- Interscope Records Presents Club Bangers (2006)[citation needed].
- Get Rich or Die Tryin': Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture (2005).[37]
Mobb Deep
- Blood Money (2006).[38]
Lloyd Banks
- Rotten Apple (2006).[39]
Tony Yayo
Tupac Shakur
- Pac's Life (2006).
Pretty Lights
- A Color Map of the Sun (2013)).[41]
DJ Z-Trip
- All Pro (2007) with Gift of Gab (rapper).[42]
Peeping Tom
- Peeping Tom (2006).[43]
Ekundayo
- Ekundayo (2011).[44]
Soulive
- Reminisce (2009).[45]
Candiria
- Toying with the Insanities Vol. 1 (2009).
Mark Guiliana
- My Life Starts Now (2014).[46]
Meshell Ndegeocello
Redman
- Reggie (2010).
