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]

Sam Brodie
Background information
Birth nameSam Ian Brodie
Born (2001-07-04) July 4, 2001 (age 23)
Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Genres
Occupations
Instruments
Years active2016–present
LabelsSony Music Publishing
Websitehttps://www.sambrodie.uk/

Early life

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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]

Musical career

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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]

Musicianship

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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]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • If Anything Changed, It Wasn't Me. (2023)

Significant works

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Singles

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  • CHLOBOCOP - PRESiDENT FREESTYLE (2018)
  • FACE - БЕДНОМУ (2019)
  • The Last Artful, Dodgr - Asi9ine (2022)
  • Shady Blu, 03 Greedo - No Use (2023)
  • Lil Bean - Somewhere in the Darkness (2023)
  • Lil Bean, ZayBang, Lil Yee - TRY FOR ONCE (2023)
  • Lil Bean, ZayBang, Lil Yee - Free The Innocent (2023)
  • Lil Bean - nun bigger than the family (2024)

Albums

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  • FACE - 12 (2019)
  • The Last Artful, Dodgr - Hits Of Today (2022)
  • Lil Bean - 4THECULTURE2 (2023)
  • Lil Bean and Zay Bang - Benzes & Trackhawks (2023)
  • Lil Bean - BACK TO THE BASICS 2 (2024)
  • CHLOBOCOP - LiL RED RIDIN' FROM the HOOD (2018)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Robertson, Adam (2024-02-23). "Scottish songwriter 'shocked' as hit song peaks at number one in Luxembourg". The National. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  2. ^ a b M, Dan (2023-09-25). "Creator Spotlight: Sam Brodie (+ Free Samples)". WAVS BLOG. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  3. ^ a b c McCormack, Callum (2024-02-19). "Fife singer-songwriter Sam Brodie scores first Billboard number one hit". Fife Today. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  4. ^ Brodie, Sam. "Sam Brodie - LinkedIn". LinkedIn.
  5. ^ a b c MacDonald, Ben (2023-07-10). "Kirkcaldy music producer signs publishing deal with major record label". The Courier. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  6. ^ "Brooke Combe to open doors on King Tut's Summer Nights". Alloa and Hillfoots Advertiser. 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
  7. ^ Cusson, Michael (2022-02-15). "Luxembourg Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-07-02.
  8. ^ "On the Rise: NOVA aka Shaheeda Sinckler on her 2020 - The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-07-03.
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