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Sadat X performing at the Rahzel and Friends – Brooklyn Bowl in 2016
Background information
Birth name	Derek W. Murphy
Also known as	Derek X (1990–1991) The Wild Cowboy Dotty Boy
Born	(1968-12-29) December 29, 1968 (age 56) The Bronx, New York City, U.S
Origin	New Rochelle, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1989–present
Labels	Elektra Loud Arista Relativity Babygrande Female Fun Fat Beats 6.8.2 Stimulated Tommy Boy
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, known as Sadat X, is an American rapper. He was born on December 29, 1968. He is famous for being part of the hip hop group Brand Nubian. His stage name, Sadat X, comes from Anwar Sadat, a former president of Egypt.

Early Life and Music Beginnings

Growing Up in New York City

Sadat X was born in the Bronx, New York City. He grew up with his childhood friend, DJ Alamo. Their families knew each other from Harlem, New York City.

Moving to New Rochelle and Forming Brand Nubian

When Sadat X was 11, his family moved to New Rochelle, New York. There, he met his future bandmates, Grand Puba and Lord Jamar. He started rapping after his father gave him a turntable for DJing. He was known as "DJ D-Rock" and "Kid Paradise" back then. Sadat's father had a large collection of music. This collection helped the group create their unique sound.

Music Career Highlights

Starting with Brand Nubian

Sadat X began his music career with Brand Nubian in 1989. Their first single was "Brand Nubian" b/w "Feels So Good." The group's first album, One For All, came out on December 4, 1990. It included popular songs like "All For One" and "Wake Up."

Solo Work and Collaborations

After releasing two more albums with Brand Nubian, In God We Trust (1993) and Everything Is Everything (1994), the group members worked on other projects for a while. Sadat X made guest appearances on many albums. He even appeared on a song called "Come On" by The Notorious B.I.G..

In 1996, Sadat X contributed to a special CD called America Is Dying Slowly. This album aimed to raise awareness about health issues among African American men. Later that year, he released his first solo album, Wild Cowboys. Many talented producers worked on this album, including Pete Rock and Diamond D.

Brand Nubian Reunions and More 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 albums over the years. 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. In 2015, Sadat X was in a documentary film called Afraid of Dark. His 12th studio album, Science of Life, was released in 2022.

Other Projects

True Wine Connoisseurs

In 2009, Sadat X and music producer Will Tell started a web series called True Wine Connoisseurs. It's a show about wine tasting with a hip hop twist. The series is available 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 is also a qualified firefighter. 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 has 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

• 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

Sadat X has appeared on many songs by other artists, including:

• "Nitty Gritty" from Mr. Hood by KMD (1991)
• "Show Business" from The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest (1991)
• "A Day in the Life" from Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop by Diamond D (1992)
• "Play It Cool" from 2000 by Grand Puba (1995)
• "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)
• "Money (Dollar Bill)" from Whitey Ford Sings the Blues by Everlast (1998)
• "Static" from Black Elvis/Lost in Space by Kool Keith (1999)
• "Come On" from Born Again by The Notorious B.I.G. (1999)
• "One-Nine-Nine-Nine" from Soundbombing II by Rawkus Records (1999)
• "Games" from The Big Picture by Big L (2000)
• "Da God" from Jesus Price Supastar by Sean Price (2007)
• "Stay In Ya Lane" from Operation Take Back Hip Hop by Craig G & Marley Marl (2008)
• "There Will Be Blood" from Nineteen Ninety Now by Celph Titled and Buckwild (2010)
• "Sam Peckinpah" from Legends Never Die by R.A. the Rugged Man (2013)
• "Hood Operatic" from Rashid Amir's album Graffiti Lips (2018)
• "Anti Mumble Rap" DJ Symphony featuring Sadat X & Ceazar (2019)
• "Real Hip-Hop" - DJ Symphony featuring Jeru the Damaja, Psycho Les & Sadat X (2020)
• "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 (2021)