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Sadat X
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Sadat X performing at the Rahzel and Friends – Brooklyn Bowl in 2016
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| Birth name | Derek W. Murphy |
| Also known as | Derek X (1990–1991) The Wild Cowboy Dotty Boy |
| Born | December 29, 1968 The Bronx, New York City, U.S |
| Origin | New Rochelle, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Associated acts | In groups: Brand Nubian Other associated: Grand Puba, Diamond D, Lord Finesse, D.I.T.C., Showbiz & A.G., Buckwild, The Beatnuts, Kool Keith, House Of Pain, Ill Bill, R.A. the Rugged Man, Lord Jamar, The Notorious B.I.G., Sagat |
Derek W. Murphy (born December 29, 1968), known to fans as Sadat X, is an American rapper. He is famous for being a member of the alternative hip hop group Brand Nubian. His stage name, Sadat X, comes from former Egyptian president Anwar Sadat.
Contents
Early Life and Music Beginnings
Growing Up in New York
Sadat X was born in the Bronx, a borough of New York City. He grew up there with his childhood friend, DJ Alamo. Their fathers also knew each other from Harlem, another part of New York City.
Moving to New Rochelle
When Sadat X was 11, he and his family moved to New Rochelle. There, he met his future bandmates from Brand Nubian, Grand Puba and Lord Jamar. His father had a large collection of records, which Sadat X later used for inspiration in his music.
Starting to Rap
Sadat X began rapping after his father gave him a turntable. He was first known by the names "DJ D-Rock" and "Kid Paradise". During high school, he joined a group called the Five Percent Nation, following in the footsteps of some family members and friends.
Sadat X's Music Career
Brand Nubian's Early Success
Sadat X started his music journey with Brand Nubian in 1989. Their first song was "Brand Nubian" b/w "Feels So Good". The group's first album, One For All, came out in 1990. It included popular songs like "All For One" and "Slow Down".
Solo Work and Collaborations
Around 1995, Brand Nubian members took a break after releasing two more albums: In God We Trust (1993) and Everything Is Everything (1994). During this time, Sadat X worked with other artists. He even appeared on a song called "Come On" by the famous rapper Biggie.
In 1996, Sadat X contributed to a special CD called America Is Dying Slowly. This album aimed to raise awareness about a health issue among African American men. Later that year, he released his first solo album, Wild Cowboys.
Reunions and New Albums
Sadat X and Brand Nubian got back together in 1997. In 1998, they released their fourth album, Foundation. Sadat X continued to release solo music as well. His third album, Black October, came out in 2006.
In 2010, he released Wild Cowboys II, a follow-up to his first solo album. This album featured other artists like Ill Bill and Kurupt. More recently, in 2022, Sadat X released his twelfth studio album, Science of Life.
Other Projects
True Wine Connoisseurs
In 2009, Sadat X and music producer Will Tell started a fun web series called True Wine Connoisseurs. It's a wine-tasting show with a hip hop twist. You can find the series on YouTube.
Personal Life and Community Work
Sadat X is very involved in helping children. He has worked as an elementary school teacher in New Rochelle, New York. He also became a qualified firefighter. On top of that, he coaches children's basketball for the New York City Basketball League. He used to play point guard for the Howard University basketball team. Sadat X is also a father to a daughter.
Discography
Studio albums
- Wild Cowboys (1996)
- Experience & Education (2005)
- Black October (2006)
- Generation X (2008)
- Brand New Bein' (2009)
- Wild Cowboys II (2010)
- No Features (2011)
- Love, Hell or Right (2012)
- Never Left (2015)
- Agua (2016)
- The Sum of a Man (2017)
- Science Of Life (2022)
Extended plays
- The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy (2000)
Collaboration albums
- XL (with El Da Sensei) (2018)
- The Gods Have Arrived (with Agallah) (2020)
Compilation albums
- Various artists original compilations
- America Is Dying Slowly (1996)
- The Foundation (2019)
With Brand Nubian
- One for All (1990)
- In God We Trust (1993)
- Everything Is Everything (1994)
- Foundation (1998)
- Fire in the Hole (2004)
- Time's Runnin' Out (2007)
With Trinity
- 20 In (2013)
Guest appearances
- (1991) "Nitty Gritty" from Mr. Hood by KMD
- (1991) "Show Business" from The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest
- (1992) "A Day in the Life" from Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop by Diamond D
- (1995) "Play It Cool" from 2000 by Grand Puba
- (1995) "What I Wanna Do" from V... As In Veronica by Veronica
- (1996) "Actual Facts" from The Awakening by Lord Finesse
- (1996) "Heart Full of Sorrow" from Truth Crushed to Earth Shall Rise Again by House of Pain
- (1996) "Touch Y'all (Remix)" from The Raw Factor by Omniscence
- (1996) "Wild Cowboys in Bucktown" from Da Storm by O.G.C. (Originoo Gunn Clappaz)
- (1998) "Money (Dollar Bill)" from Whitey Ford Sings the Blues by Everlast
- (1998) "Funky Beat" from Whitey Ford Sings the Blues by Everlast
- (1999) "Static" from Black Elvis/Lost in Space by Kool Keith
- (1999) "Come On" from the posthumous album Born Again by rapper The Notorious B.I.G.
- (1999) "One-Nine-Nine-Nine" from album Soundbombing II by Rawkus Records
- (2000) "Games" from the posthumous album The Big Picture by Big L
- (2001) "Don't Get It Twisted" from Infectious by Jigmastas
- (2007) "Da God" from Jesus Price Supastar by Sean Price
- (2008) "Stay In Ya Lane" from Operation Take Back Hip Hop by Craig G & Marley Marl
- (2008) "Keep It Classy" from Ja tu tylko sprzątam by O.S.T.R.
- (2008) "The Return" from Clin d'oeil by Jazz Liberatorz
- (2010) "There Will Be Blood" from Nineteen Ninety Now by Celph Titled and Buckwild
- (2013) "Sam Peckinpah" from Legends Never Die by R.A. the Rugged Man
- (2017) "Música para Planchar" from Servicios Ambulatorioz by Alcolirykoz
- (2018) "Hood Operatic" from Brooklyn rapper Rashid Amir's album Graffiti Lips
- (2018) "Loot" from the album Speakeazy Suave-Ski featuring Sadat X
- (2019) "Anti Mumble Rap" DJ Symphony featuring Sadat X & Ceazar
- (2020) "Real Hip-Hop" - DJ Symphony featuring Jeru the Damaja, Psycho Les & Sadat X
- (2021) "Riot Gear" - Ben Shorr & DJ Boogie Blind featuring Sadat X of Brand Nubian & Edo.G aka Ed O.G.
- (2021) "Sadat X's Interlude (Feat. Sadat X)" - Sun Gin featuring Sadat X
