RUNERE BROOKS, born and raised in Chicago, has been playing upright, electric, and key bass for 15 years, and has become one of the bass staples in Chicago. Runere has served as the main bass player for award-winning actress, singer and talk show host Jennifer Hudson. He has played and recorded with the likes of Frank McComb, Lupe Fiasco, Miki Howard, Res, Gerald Albright, Lonnie-Liston Smith, Cyrus Chestnut, Tim Warfield, Chicago Bulls, etc. He also is a part of an Emmy Award-nominated recording. His biggest influence is his father, the late great bass legend David Brooks. Runere Brooks continues to thrive in the music industry as being one of the top in the low frequency spectrum.