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.
The Lump Lump
Sadat X Lyrics
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People often see me in jams, and be thinkin I'm high
No that just be my lazy eye
What's your reply to the evidence against you
Your girlfriend found one hand just one loan credit
Exclaimed you was fuckin you claim downtown
where Fred can beat that, win that, quick nigga wins the ballgames
When riding on luck you catch an empty
Riding on the wave is real good, suave bola
You be playin the low low, while your girlfriend be like, "Oh no!"
I seen it with my own eyes and I know that it was him
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
Episodes of Free Willy bring strife in your life
You can flip and use the gift of gab, but don't waver
If you love your girlfriend, then you better save her
Cause the next man is eager, to run up in yours
Be in her drawers, put your girl on her fours
Sometime's the girls game's tighter than a sloppy ass nigga
I got my girl locked down hey that's the truth nigga
She gone away for the weekend, man she right uptown
Runnin around with my man Boogie Brown
I keep your arms in the air, your feet on the floor
While you're over there frontin with these kids
your girl's givin jaw
Chorus:
I been doin my own thing (2X)
Verse Two:
Oh you got your own dough, from where I don't know
You hold degrees from two universities
Girl you're worth cheese in the nine-seis
Sadat owns apartment keys, is it Alize for Dolo
You got a mind on top of that spine plus the lump lump
Highly educated and highly motivated
Workin girl skirt tight love to hurt
What to exert, I break your next man's pocket
Smell of freak fragrant, unlike the vagrant
You can pay the rent always, and don't be gettin hallways
In the bed girlie and at work by nine
Put on the work force ridin on a iron horse
Bring it home to dad, the one piece cause I'm here
Workout baby doll and keep yo' career
No chiggedy, no diggedy, not you
Glad that I got you, when I did
Cause you was runnin wild with this out of style kid, no class
Light in the ass, white enough to pass
Shotproof glass for the midnight mass
Chorus
Verse Three:
I have seen this chick at the bar, furiously she was searchin
She want to wet her whistle with the glass of bubbly
She want the Willie Dom not the cheap sherry
Tryin to front with the outfit that's goin back tomorrow
Now she's makin me dream, if she played to force it
Dom she want to toss it, back in that
Jet when the bottle's gone and that's a fact
Give you the wrong number knowin it's the wrong number
Front on a nigga never that, not I
If you see me at the bar it's dry throat
because I'm keepin these hoes dry
Hey lookie there there's Harlem Slim!
Lookin at me, but then you're walkin with him
I be a little old for them young girl games
I know a lot of tricks but I ain't namin no names
One burnt my man, left his beef in flames
Actin ill wild like the untamed dames
Just came to mingle where I flowed the river Thames
When I was young in the clubs they played Cool James
Get rich without jail, is one of my aims
You remember Good Times, with courderoy jeans
Chorus (repeat 2.5X)
In Sadat X's song The Lump Lump, the first verse starts with the lyric "People often see me in jams, and be thinkin I'm high, No that just be my lazy eye." Sadat X is clarifying a common assumption that he is often perceived as being high. He then goes on to share that his girlfriend found evidence that he was cheating on her and he is encouraging men to be faithful to their significant other. The chorus emphasizes his commitment to doing his own thing. In verse two, he raps about a highly educated and motivated girl and how she contributes to their relationship. Finally, in verse three, Sadat X is at the bar observing different women and decides that he is "a little old for them young girl games."
Line by Line Meaning
People often see me in jams, and be thinkin I'm high
People often confuse me being high with my lazy eye
No that just be my lazy eye
I have a lazy eye, which causes people to think I'm high
What's your reply to the evidence against you
What's your argument or explanation for the evidence against you?
Your girlfriend found one hand just one loan credit
Your girlfriend found evidence of infidelity from one transaction on your banking statement
Exclaimed you was fuckin you claim downtown
She accused you of cheating, but you claim you were downtown
where Fred can beat that, win that, quick nigga wins the ballgames
You were likely out in a place where you could gamble, and Fred potentially offered you the ability to win quickly
Tailwind nose is a must on any con any truck
Having a tailwind is necessary when executing a con, regardless of the type of vehicle you use
When riding on luck you catch an empty
When things are going your way, you're bound to catch a flat tire in a metaphorical sense
Riding on the wave is real good, suave bola
Going with the flow is a positive thing to do, especially if it's smooth sailing
You be playin the low low, while your girlfriend be like, "Oh no!"
You're playing it cool and keeping a low profile, while your girlfriend is freaking out
I seen it with my own eyes and I know that it was him
I witnessed the infidelity firsthand, and I know it was him
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
There's no greater anger than that of a woman who feels betrayed
Episodes of Free Willy bring strife in your life
Watching Free Willy reminds you of your struggles and brings strife in your life
You can flip and use the gift of gab, but don't waver
You can talk your way out of difficult situations, but don't lose your confidence
If you love your girlfriend, then you better save her
If you care about your girlfriend, then you need to do what you can to keep her safe
Cause the next man is eager, to run up in yours
Another man is interested in your girlfriend and may try to get involved with her
Be in her drawers, put your girl on her fours
The other man may have sexual intentions towards your girlfriend
Sometime's the girls game's tighter than a sloppy ass nigga
Sometimes women are more careful and put together than certain men
I got my girl locked down hey that's the truth nigga
I'm able to maintain a committed relationship with my girlfriend
She gone away for the weekend, man she right uptown
My girlfriend is gone for the weekend, she's still nearby in the uptown area
Runnin around with my man Boogie Brown
My girlfriend is spending time with my friend Boogie Brown
I keep your arms in the air, your feet on the floor
Put your hands up and keep your feet on the ground
While you're over there frontin with these kids
While you're pretending to be something you're not
your girl's givin jaw
Your girlfriend is performing oral sex
Oh you got your own dough, from where I don't know
You have money, but I don't know where it came from
You hold degrees from two universities
You've earned degrees from two universities
Girl you're worth cheese in the nine-seis
You're worth a lot of money in the 90s
Sadat owns apartment keys, is it Alize for Dolo
Sadat X owns keys to an apartment, and he may drink Alize alone
You got a mind on top of that spine plus the lump lump
You're intelligent and attractive
Highly educated and highly motivated
You're very educated and driven
Workin girl skirt tight love to hurt
You're a working woman who enjoys dressing fashionably and being successful
What to exert, I break your next man's pocket
You know how to work hard and make the next man spend money
Smell of freak fragrant, unlike the vagrant
You have a fragrant smell, unlike someone who's homeless
You can pay the rent always, and don't be gettin hallways
You have a steady income, and you won't be struggling to pay rent
In the bed girlie and at work by nine
You're able to balance your personal and professional life
Put on the work force ridin on a iron horse
You go to work and commute on a motorcycle
Bring it home to dad, the one piece cause I'm here
You can bring me home to meet your father, because I'm the man for you
No chiggedy, no diggedy, not you
You aren't playing any games or acting disingenuous
Glad that I got you, when I did
I'm happy that I met you and started a relationship
Cause you was runnin wild with this out of style kid, no class
You were involved with someone who was outdated and had poor character
Light in the ass, white enough to pass
The person you were with was skinny and light-skinned enough to pass as white
Shotproof glass for the midnight mass
It's important to be protected and prepared for dangerous situations
I have seen this chick at the bar, furiously she was searchin
I've seen this woman at the bar, frantically searching for something
She want to wet her whistle with the glass of bubbly
She wants to have a drink of champagne
She want the Willie Dom not the cheap sherry
She prefers expensive champagne over cheap sherry
Tryin to front with the outfit that's goin back tomorrow
She's wearing an outfit that she'll return tomorrow
Now she's makin me dream, if she played to force it
She's making me dream about her, but I wonder if she's just manipulating me
Dom she want to toss, back in that
She wants to drink champagne, and have sex with the person she's with
Jet when the bottle's gone and that's a fact
She'll leave as soon as the champagne is finished
Give you the wrong number knowin it's the wrong number
She'll give out a fake phone number on purpose
Front on a nigga never that, not I
She won't mess with someone who's a player, not me
If you see me at the bar it's dry throat
If you see me at the bar, I'm not drinking alcohol
because I'm keepin these hoes dry
I'm not drinking to avoid getting involved with any women at the bar
Hey lookie there there's Harlem Slim!
Hey, look over there, it's Harlem Slim
Lookin at me, but then you're walkin with him
You're looking at me, but then you're walking with Harlem Slim
I be a little old for them young girl games
I'm too old to be involved with young women who like to play games
I know a lot of tricks but I ain't namin no names
I know a lot of secrets, but I'm not telling anyone
One burnt my man, left his beef in flames
One woman caused problems for my friend and left him hurt
Actin ill wild like the untamed dames
Acting crazy and untamed like some women tend to do
Just came to mingle where I flowed the river Thames
I came to mingle in a place I'm familiar with
When I was young in the clubs they played Cool James
Back when I was younger, they played songs by LL Cool J in the clubs
Get rich without jail, is one of my aims
One of my goals is to become wealthy without breaking any laws
You remember Good Times, with courderoy jeans
Do you remember the TV show Good Times, and the fashion of that time?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEST, BROWN, LARRIEUX, MURPHY, WILSON
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