The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy
Encyclopedia
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. Derek Murphy features production from Diamond D
and Minnesota, as well as guest appearances from the Money Boss Players, here credited as Hy Tymes.
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by rapper and member of 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...
, Sadat X
Sadat X
Sadat X is an 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....
, released in September 2000. The EP is Sadat's second solo effort, following 1996's full-length LP 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...
. The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy features production from Diamond D
Diamond D
Diamond D is a hip hop producer and MC from the Bronx, New York City, and one of the founding members of the legendary D.I.T.C. crew. He started out as a DJ for Jazzy Jay back in the late 1980s and was at the same time perfecting his skills in beat making and turntablism, and together with rhyme...
and Minnesota, as well as guest appearances from the Money Boss Players, here credited as Hy Tymes.
Track listing
| # | Title | Producer(s) | Performer (s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "X-Man" | Diamond D | Sadat X, Diamond D |
| 2 | "Low Maintenance High Wear" | Dart La | Sadat X |
| 3 | "Ka-Ching" | Minnesota | Sadat X, Hy Tymes |
| 4 | "Cock it Back" | A Kid Called Roots | Sadat X |
| 5 | "If (It Ain't About Paper)" | Minnesota | Sadat X, Hy Tymes |
| 6 | "You Can't Deny" | Diamond D | Sadat X |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
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| 2000 | "Ka-Ching" | - | - | #36 |