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]
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). [18]
He appeared on Pretty Lights’ 2013 Grammy-nominated “A Color Map Of The Sun,” [19] “So Seductive featuring 50 Cent” with 50 Cent, and Tony Yayo's Platinum-certified “Thoughts of a Predicate Felon.” [20]
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. " [21] [22]
In the summer of 2015, Brooks toured as a stage performer with Dr. John. [23]
Brooks also performed at "Coachella" in 2022 [24] 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. [25]
Stu Brooks has created music with Dub Trio and worked on projects and albums with Matsiyahu, G-Unit, and others in genres ranging between hip-hop, rap, and metal.
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