Sadat X

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Sadat X
Birth name Derek Murphy
Also known as Derek X
Origin New Rochelle, New York
Genre(s) Hip Hop
Years active 1989–Present
Label(s) Elektra Records
Loud Records
Arista Records
Relativity Records
Babygrande Records
Female Fun Music
Website http://www.myspace.com/sadatx
http://www.femalefunmusic.com

Sadat X (born Derek Murphy) is an American rapper, most famed as a member of Alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat. The X is taken from the Nation of Islam practice of members changing their surnames simply to X. He is well known for his unique, high-pitched voice, as well as his Pro-Black, and at times controversial, lyrical content.

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[edit] Biography

Sadat X debuted with Brand Nubian in 1989, with the release of their debut single "Brand Nubian" b/w "Feels So Good". The group's debut album, One For All, was released in late 1990, featuring the singles "All For One", "Wake Up" and "Slow Down". The album was widely acclaimed, inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Islam, similar to many groups of the era, including X-Clan, Public Enemy and Poor Righteous Teachers. One For All is now considered a classic hip hop album, and was awarded a 5 Mic rating from popular magazine The Source. Brand Nubian returned in 1993 with the album In God We Trust, which featured the hit single "Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down". Sadat received a bit of controversy following the song's release, due to alleged homophobic content. Following the mixed reviews from the group's third album, 1994's Everything is Everything, Brand Nubian split up to pursue solo endeavors. In 1996, Sadat released his first solo effort, Wild Cowboys. The album featured production from O.Gee Pete Rock, Da Beatminerz, Diamond D, Showbiz and Buckwild, as well as a pair of hit singles, "Hang 'Em High" and "The Lump Lump", the former charting on the Billboard Hot 100. Sadat reunited with original Brand Nubian members Grand Puba, Lord Jamar and DJ Alamo for a reunion album, Foundation, released in late 1998. The album was well-received, and featured the crossover hit "Don't Let it Go to Your Head". After the album, Brand Nubian broke up once again for solo endeavors. In 1999, Sadat made possibly his most famous guest appearance with Common, dropping a verse on the single "1-9-9-9", from the Rawkus Records compilation Soundbombing 2. Sadat released an EP in 2000, titled The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy, which featured the single "Ka-Ching". Brand Nubian reunited once again in 2004, for the release of the album Fire in the Hole. The album was seen as a disappointment, and the group split again for solo albums. Sadat released his second full length album, Experience & Education, in 2005, featuring production from Diamond D, DJ Spinna and Minnesota. On December 22, 2005, Sadat was arrested in Harlem and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment and resisting arrest [1]. On October 3, 2006, Female Fun Music released Sadat's third full-length album Black October.

[edit] Trivia

  • Has worked as an elementary school teacher in New Rochelle, New York.
  • Qualified as a firefighter in New Rochelle, New York.
  • Coaches children's basketball for the New York City Basketball League.
  • Played point guard for the Howard University basketball team. [2]

[edit] Discography

Album information
Wild Cowboys
  • Released: July 15, 1996
  • Billboard 200 chart position: #83
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #13
  • Singles: "Hang 'Em High"/"Stages & Lights", "The Lump Lump"
The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy
  • Released: September 19, 2000
  • Billboard 200 chart position: -
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: -
  • Singles: "Cock it Back"/"You Can't Deny", "Ka-Ching"
Experience & Education
  • Released: October 25, 2005
  • Billboard 200 chart position: -
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: -
  • Singles: "God is Back", "What Did I Do?"/"The Great Diamond D"
Black October
  • Released: October 3, 2006
  • Billboard 200 chart position: -
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: -
  • Singles: "Why?"

[edit] Appearances

  • "Nitty Gritty" (from the KMD album Mr. Hood, 1991)
  • "Show Business" (from the A Tribe Called Quest album The Low End Theory, 1991)
  • "A Day in the Life" (from the Diamond D album Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop, 1992)
  • "We Come to Get Wreck" (from the Rough House Survivors album Straight from the Soul, 1992)
  • "You Can't Front (...It is Real)" (from the Diamond D single "What U Heard", 1993)
  • "Hey! Mr. Rude Bwoy" (from the Red Fox album As a Matter of Fox, 1993)
  • "Lick Dem Muthaphuckas" (from the Menace II Society soundtrack, 1993)
  • "Ya Don't Stop" (from the B-Ball's Best Kept Secret compilation, 1994)
  • "Mansion and a Yacht" (from the Kurious single "I'm Kurious", 1994)
  • "One Love (One L Mix)" (from the Nas single "One Love", 1994)
  • "I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are)" (from the Grand Puba album 2000, 1995)
  • "Squash All Beef" (from the KRS-One album KRS-One, 1995)
  • "Actual Facts" (from the Lord Finesse album The Awakening, 1996)
  • "50,000 Heads" (from the R.A. The Rugged Man single "50,000 Heads", 1996)
  • "Wild Cowboys in Bucktown" (from the O.G.C. album Da Storm, 1996)
  • "Straight Talk From NY" (from the DJ Honda album DJ Honda, 1996)
  • "Heart Full of Sorrow" (from the House of Pain album Truth Crushed To Earth Shall Rise Again, 1996)
  • "Tell Me (6 Karat Hip Hop Mix)" (from the Groove Theory single "Tell Me (Remixes)", 1996)
  • "Stay Away from the Nasty Hoes" (from the America Is Dying Slowly compilation, 1996)
  • "You and You and You" (from the Frankie Cutlass album "Politics & Bullshit", 1997)
  • "Never" (from the Diamond D album Hatred, Passions and Infidelity, 1997)
  • "G.E.T.O.P.E.N." (from the Get Open single "Here & Now", 1997)
  • "I Flip Styles" (from the D.I.T.C. single "All Love", 1997)
  • "A Child is Born" (from the Soul in the Hole soundtrack, 1997)
  • "Money (Dollar Bill)" (from the Everlast album Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, 1998)
  • "Hot This Year" (from the Kid Capri album Soundtrack to the Streets, 1998)
  • "Time is Running Out" (from the Slam soundtrack, 1998)
  • "Static" (from the Kool Keith album Black Elvis/Lost in Space, 1999)
  • "Handle Your Time" (from the Prince Paul album A Prince Among Thieves, 1999)
  • "Come On" (from The Notorious B.I.G. album Born Again, 1999)
  • "Heavy Hitters" (from the GS single "Heavy Hitters", 1999)
  • "Once Again (Here to Kick One For You)" (from the Handsome Boy Modeling School album So... How's Your Girl?, 1999)
  • "7XL", "1-9-9-9" (from the Soundbombing 2 compilation, 1999)
  • "Keep it Street" (from the Ilacoin single "Keep it Street", 2000)
  • "Games" (from the Big L album The Big Picture, 2000)
  • "Communicate" (from the Ge-ology single "Communicate", 2000)
  • "Rockin' It" (from the Brand Nubian single "Rockin' It", 2000)
  • "Don't Get it Twisted" (from the Jigmastas album Infectious, 2001)
  • "Stimulated All Stars" (from the Stimulated Dummies single "Stimulated All Stars", 2001)
  • "Touch Y'all" (from the Omniscience single "Touch Y'all", 2001)
  • "Hot Shit" (from the D&D Project II album, 2002)
  • "SOS Batiboy" (from the Saïan Supa Crew Da Stand Out EP, 2002)
  • "In Da BX", "Put it Down", "2 Late" (from the Diamond D album Grown Man Talk, 2003)
  • "Major Flavour" (from the Mareko album White Sunday, 2003)
  • "Serious" (from the Funky DL album The Classic Fantasy, 2003)
  • "Life is a Juggle" (from the Open Rhythm System album by The Beat Kids, 2003)
  • "Ghetto Pop Life (Remix)" (from the Danger Mouse & Jemini album Ghetto Pop Life, 2003)
  • "Top Shelf" (from the Outerspace album Blood & Ashes, 2004)
  • "Elixir" (from the Vast Aire album Look Mom...No Hands, 2004)
  • "Party for Free" (from the Thirstin Howl III album Skillitary, 2004)
  • "Treacherous 3" (from the Chris Lowe album The Black Life, 2004)
  • "The Warning" (from the Everlast album White Trash Beautiful, 2004)
  • "Ain't Nothing Changed" (from the Nobody Beats the Beats album Drops From Above, 2004)
  • "Bread & Butter" (from the Beanie Sigel album The B. Coming, 2005)
  • "Study Ya Lessons" (from the Lord Jamar album The 5% Album, 2006)
  • "Where The Wild Things Are" (from the C-Mon and Kypski album Where The Wild Things Are, 2006)
  • "DA GOD" (from the Sean Price album Jesus Price Supastar, 2006)
  • "Rollin'" (from the Marco Polo album Port Authority, 2007)
  • "Keep It Classy" (from the O.S.T.R. album Ja tu tylko sprzątam, 2008)
  • "Fam & Friends" & "Definition" (from the Earatik Statik album The Good, Bad & Ugly, 2008)

""Yes Sir" remix produced by O.Gee (from the O.C. album Hidden Gems, 2007)

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