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 and Poor Righteous Teachers. One For All is now considered a classic hip hop album, and was awarded a 5 Mic rating from popular magazine The Source. Brand Nubian returned in 1993 with the 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 content. Following the mixed reviews from the group's third album, 1994's Everything is Everything, Brand Nubian split up to pursue solo endeavors. In 1996, Sadat released his first solo effort, Wild Cowboys. The album featured production from Pete Rock, Da Beatminerz, Diamond D, Showbiz and Buckwild, as well as a pair of hit singles, Hang 'Em High and The Lump Lump, the former charting on the Billboard Hot 100. Sadat reunited with original Brand Nubian members Grand Puba, Lord Jamar and DJ Alamo for a reunion album, Foundation, released in late 1998. The album was well-received, and featured the crossover hit Don't Let it Go to Your Head. After the album, Brand Nubian broke up once again for solo endeavors. In 1999, Sadat made possibly his most famous guest appearance with Common, dropping a verse on the single "1-9-9-9", from the Rawkus Records compilation Soundbombing 2. Sadat released an EP in )2000, titled The State of New York vs. Derek Murphy, which featured the single Ka-Ching. Brand Nubian reunited once again in 2004, for the release of the album Fire in the Hole. The album was seen as a disappointment, and the group split again for solo albums. Sadat released his second full length album, Experience & Education, in 2005, featuring production from Diamond D, DJ Spinna and Minnesota. 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 for the Howard University basketball team.
On March 23, 2010, Sadat X released Wild Cowboys II, the long-awaited sequel to his 1996 solo debut Wild Cowboys, on Fat Beats Records. The album featured several guest appearances from Ill Bill, Kurupt, A.G., Brand Nubian, Rhymefest and others, with production from Pete Rock, Diamond D, Buckwild, Sir Jinx 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 veteran rappers.
On July 4, 2011, Sadat X released No Features produced by Will Tell.
Creep
Sadat X Lyrics
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Couldn't look you in the eye
You're just like an angel
Your skin makes me cry
You float like a feather
In a beautiful world
And I wish I was special
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.
I don't care if it hurts
I want to have control
I want a perfect body
I want a perfect soul
I want you to notice
When I'm not around
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.
She's running out again,
She's running out
She's run run run run
Whatever makes you happy
Whatever you want
You're so fuckin' special
I wish I was special
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo,
What the hell am I doing here?
I don't belong here.
I don't belong here.
The opening verses of "Creep" by Sadat X are incredibly emotional and raw. The singer is revealing intense feelings of inadequacy and longing for someone out of his league. The line "when you were here before, couldn't look you in the eye" suggests that he has previously encountered this person but was too intimidated to engage with them. The following line "you're just like an angel, your skin makes me cry" escalates the imagery to something almost religious or supernatural. The object of the singer's desire is elevated to a divine level, while the singer feels unworthy of being in their presence.
The next verse speaks to the singer's personal desires of control and self-improvement. The lines "I don't care if it hurts, I want to have control, I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul" reveal that the singer is willing to endure pain and discomfort in order to become more like the person they desire. It's not just a physical transformation that he desires, however. The mention of a "perfect soul" suggests that he sees his own spiritual and moral inadequacies as contributing to his lack of worthiness.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with the repeated lines "I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo, what the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here." This is the point where the singer lays bare his vulnerability and lack of self-worth. He sees himself as fundamentally different from those around him, and therefore undeserving of love or companionship. The repetition of the phrase "I don't belong here" is particularly powerful, suggesting a deep sense of alienation and displacement.
The closing lines of the song are haunting, with the repeated "run run run run" suggesting a sense of desperation and futility. The final repetition of "I don't belong here" underscores the singer's feelings of isolation and rejection.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were here before
There was a time when I saw you before
Couldn't look you in the eye
I always felt uncomfortable looking at you directly
You're just like an angel
You seem divine and pure to me
Your skin makes me cry
I am emotionally affected by your beauty
You float like a feather
You move effortlessly like a feather in the wind
In a beautiful world
In a world that is aesthetically pleasing
And I wish I was special
I aspire to have the same level of significance as you
You're so fuckin' special
You are truly exceptional
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo.
However, I feel like an odd person
What the hell am I doing here?
I question why I am even present in this situation
I don't belong here.
I do not feel like I fit in here
I don't care if it hurts
I am unconcerned if this causes me pain
I want to have control
I desire to have power over things
I want a perfect body
I desire to have an ideal physique
I want a perfect soul
I yearn for a pure spirit
I want you to notice
I want to be acknowledged by you
When I'm not around
When I am absent from your presence
She's running out again,
Another person is leaving again
She's running out
She is leaving quickly
Whatever makes you happy
I just want you to be content
Whatever you want
I will support whatever you desire
I don't belong here.
Once again, I do not feel like I fit in here
I don't belong here.
I really do not belong here
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKE HAZLEWOOD, ALBERT HAMMOND, COLIN GREENWOOD, JONATHAN GREENWOOD, EDWARD O'BRIEN, PHILIP SELWAY, THOMAS YORKE
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