Sadat X is an American

United States

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 rapper, most famed as a member of Alternative hip hop

Alternative hip hop

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 group Brand Nubian

Brand Nubian

Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MC's: Grand Puba , Sadat X and Lord Jamar , and two DJs: DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere...

. Originally known as Derek X, Sadat takes his name from former Egypt

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ian president Anwar Sadat

Anwar Sadat

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.

In 1996, Sadat appeared on the Red Hot Organization

Red Hot Organization

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's compilation CD, America is Dying Slowly

America Is Dying Slowly

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, alongside Biz Markie

Biz Markie

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, Wu-Tang Clan

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, and Fat Joe

Fat Joe

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, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The CD, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source magazine.

Biography

On December 22, 2005, Sadat was arrested in Harlem and charged with criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment and resisting arrest. On October 3, 2006, Female Fun Music released Sadat's third full-length album Black October.

Sadat is involved in teaching children. 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. He also played point guard

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 for the Howard University

Howard University

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 basketball team.

On March 23, 2010, Sadat X released Wild Cowboys II, the long-awaited sequel to his 1996 solo debut Wild Cowboys

Wild Cowboys

Wild Cowboys is the solo debut by Brand Nubian member Sadat X, released in mid-1996 on Loud Records. Though the album did not receive much mainstream attention, it was a popular underground release, partly due to the album's guest producers, which included D.I.T.C. members Buckwild, Diamond D and...

, on Fat Beats Records. The album featured several guest appearances from Ill Bill

Ill Bill

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, Kurupt

Kurupt

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, A.G.

Showbiz and A.G.

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, Brand Nubian

Brand Nubian

Brand Nubian is an American hip hop group from New Rochelle, New York, consisting of three MC's: Grand Puba , Sadat X and Lord Jamar , and two DJs: DJ Alamo and DJ Sincere...

, Rhymefest

Rhymefest

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 and others, with production from Pete Rock

Pete Rock

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, Diamond D

Diamond D

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, Buckwild

Buckwild

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, Sir Jinx

Sir Jinx

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 and others. On February 23, 2010, he released an EP, containing five songs from the album and their complementary instrumentals, which is currently available at any music store. The first single from the album is "Turn It Up" which features, and is produced by, Pete Rock. A music video for the song premiered on March 12, 2010, which contains cameo appearances from different New York

East Coast hip hop

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 veteran rappers.

Solo albums

Album information
Wild Cowboys Wild Cowboys Wild Cowboys is the solo debut by Brand Nubian member Sadat X, released in mid-1996 on Loud Records. Though the album did not receive much mainstream attention, it was a popular underground release, partly due to the album's guest producers, which included D.I.T.C. members Buckwild, Diamond D and... 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 The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy is an EP by rapper and member of Brand Nubian, Sadat X, released in September 2000. The EP is Sadat's second solo effort, following 1996's full-length LP Wild Cowboys. The State of New York vs... 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 Experience & Education Experience & Education is the second full-length album by rapper Sadat X, of the group Brand Nubian. The album features production from Diamond D, DJ Spinna, Kleph Dollaz and Ge-ology, and guest appearances from Heltah Skeltah, Edo G, Agallah and the Money Boss Players. The album's lead single is... 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?"
Generation X Released: November 4, 2008 Billboard 200 chart position: - R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: - Singles: "This is Your Life", "Never"
Brand New Bein' Brand New Bein' Brand New Bein is the fifth album by Brand Nubian member Sadat X, and the second to be released in less than a year's time. The album is fully produced by the Rocksteady Crew's DJ JS-One and JW and features guest appearances from CL Smooth, KRS-One, C-Rayz Walz, Craig G, and Brand Nubian amongst... Released: May 5, 2009 Billboard 200 chart position: - R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: - Singles: "Nuthin", "Blow Up Da Spot"
Wild Cowboys II Released: March 23, 2010 Billboard 200 chart position: - R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: - Singles: "Turn It Up"

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