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.
He is known for playing and recording with various artists and music bands, including Saturday Night Live Band, Lady Gaga, and Mike Patton.
Stu Brooks was born in Canada and later relocated to Brooklyn, New York.
He has worked with artists such as G-Unit, Pretty Lights, Mike Patton, Lady Gaga, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, Meshell Ndegeocello, Mobb Deep, Mary J. Blige, Collie Buddz, Slick Rick, Eric Krasno, Mark Guiliana, Adam Deitch, and Tupac Shakur (posthumously).
He appeared on Pretty Lightsâ 2013 Grammy-nominated âÂÂA Color Map Of The Sun,â âÂÂSo Seductive featuring 50 Centâ with 50 Cent, and Tony Yayo's Platinum-certified âÂÂThoughts of a Predicate Felon.âÂÂ
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."
In the summer of 2015, Brooks toured as a stage performer with Dr. John.
Brooks also performed at "Coachella" in 2022 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.
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.