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Sadat X (born Derek Murphy) is an American rapper, most famed as a member of 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.
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 re...
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Top 10 Sadat X Songs
Let Me In
Nuthin' (feat. CL Smooth)
All for One '08
Goin' Back
Brand New Bein' (Feat. Lord Jamar & Grand Puba)
Gamer (Feat. C-Rayz Walz & Okwerdz)
Life Is A Jungle (Feat. Sadat X (Clean)
Smallest Violin (Feat. Jak D of ColdHeat & Craig G.)
The Lump Lump
It's a Demo
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Top 10 Sadat X Albums
Wild Cowboys
Generation X
Black October
Experience and Education
The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy
Experience & Education
Minneapolis
GENERATION X ALBUM REMASTERED
Brand New Bein
Lump Lump
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