Sam Brodie | |
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| Birth name | Sam Ian Brodie |
| Born | July 4, 2001 Kirkcaldy, Scotland |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Publishing |
| Website | https://www.sambrodie.uk/ |
Sam Brodie (born July 4, 2001) is a Scottish record producer and singer-songwriter from Kirkcaldy. [1] Brodie's music has been described as blending indie rock, pop-punk, and hip-hop influences. [2]
Brodie was born in Kirkcaldy in 2001. [3] He attended Balwearie High School and is self-taught in music production, starting in 2016 in his bedroom. Brodie later attended Kingston University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Audio Production. [4] He first uploaded his demos to YouTube and Soundcloud, where he found an early audience for his work. [1]
Brodie first became known as a producer on YouTube, [3] [1] before earning a 50/50 partnership publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing & Umbrella Songs Publishing at the age of 21. [5]
In 2021, Brodie performed at King Tut's Summer Nights festival, a well-known Glasgow venue known for showcasing new talent. [6]
In 2023, Brodie collected IMPALA gold, double silver and silver awards for his work as a songwriter on the album '12' by Russian rapper FACE. [5]
In 2024, he topped the Billboard Luxembourg songs chart, debuting at number one for his work as a songwriter on the song 'No Use' by American rapper and singer 03 Greedo, becoming the first Scottish record producer to have a Billboard #1 rap hit. [3] [7]
Brodie has produced for other artists such as The Last Artful, Dodgr, and Lil Bean. [5] He has also worked with producers Teddy Riley and Cubeatz. [1]
Brodie creates instrumentals using drums, guitars and pianos. [1] He also uses manipulated vocal samples, melodies, and lyrics as part of his production style. [2]
2020 Scottish Album of the Year Award winner NOVA described Brodie as a melodic trap artist with pop influences and a cool style. [8]
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