Cottonbelly is the pseudonym of Stuart Matthewman.
Born in Hull, England, Stuart moved to London in the early 80s where he met his long time music partner Sade. As a band, with Paul Denman and Andrew Hale they have released 7 albums and 2 live DVDs. Under the name SWEETBACK, Stuart, Paul and Andrew have also released 2 CDs. Sweetback features the guest vocalists: Aya, Chocolate Genius, Amel Larieux, Bahamadia, Leroy Osborne and Maxwell.
Stuart met Maxwell in the early 90s. Together they have produced and written on all his cds. Hold your breath for a new Maxwell album sometime in 2008.....
When he isn’t producing and writing with other artists Stuart uses his a/k/a COTTONBELLY to release his own Dub/Electronic influenced productions and remixes. As Cottonbelly he has worked for an eclectic mix of artists including: Janet Jackson, Gregory Isaacs, Esthero and The Isley Brothers…. the full length CD ‘X Amounts Of Niceness’ was released on Wrong Records in 2004.
Stuarts other musical passion is composing Film Scores. He has scored all the Polish Brothers movies: ‘Twin Falls Idaho’, ‘Jackpot’, ‘Northfork’ and ‘Astronaut Farmer’ the starring featuring Billy Bob Thornton and Virginia Madsen .The movie is released on DVD i and the CD of the music is available from Amazon or iTunes. He also composed the score for the Nelson George movie ‘Life Support’ Featuring an amazing performance by Queen Latifah who won an Emmy for best actress. Having finished the music score for the new Polish Brothers movie 'Manure' He is now back in the Studio with Sade and the rest of the band....... . I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4
STUART (cottonbelly) MATTHEWMAN's Friend Space (Top 23)
hey there Lord Stuart ("lord" is a title only used with you and Iommi, btw) this is yon buddy blutpug, maybe you remember me from dallas, denver. i just got word of the new Sade album and me and my kinfolk are all in a froth. remember my offer to join the band still stands! send my highest regards to ms. adu, por favor. i am still down here in oaxaca, mexico. that looks like monte alban on the cover, but greener, more vibrant days. all the best from me and myne to you and yorn.
Gentlemen like you and M, you both read books....I mean deep and interesting ones and to know Music geniuses are quite intelligent is more reason to respect your Music.
By the way may you tell me when and where I can purchase your cd with Track:Funeral and also I'm just hearing Clean Heart, where have I been? Love your dedication and musique.
how are you today? all is well on my end :) I'm collaborating with some wonderful friends. Sending Thanks, Love and Blessings for the inspiration you give! Your music and your writing is absolutely AMAZING!! I have been listening to your work extensively lol :)
FEELS grand to be alive to have experienced MJ, SADE & then my so-called roomates shower singing....well let's omit the last add..doesn't even deserve to be on this list...forreal.
What a hot 2 weeks in Old NyC, but not a bad summer overall.
Stu, I love the Cottonbelly stuff, and I can play it till the cows come home.... BUT..... can we PLEASE have a new Sade disc. It's like I've been going through 9 years of SEVERE withdrawals. LOL
