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Sadat X (born Derek Murphy) is an United States|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.
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 (band)|Public Enemy and Poor Righteous Teachers. ''One For All'' is now considered a classic hip hop album, and was awarded a The Source Magazine's Five Mic Albums|5 Mic rating from popular magazine The Source (magazine)|The Source. Brand Nubian returned in 1993 with the album ''In God We Trust (Brand Nubian 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 ... read all
