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Brand Nubian
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Formed: 1989 in New Rochelle, NY
Genre: Rap
Styles: Hip-Hop, Alternative Rap, Jazz-Rap, Golden Age, East Coast Rap
Group Members: Grand Puba, Sadat X, DJ Alamo, Lord Jamar, Sincere
Biography
The Five Percent Nation of Islam was a popular inspiration for numerous thinking-man’s rap groups during the early ’90s, and Brand Nubian was arguably the finest of the more militant crop. Although they were strongly related to the Native Tongues posse in style and sound, they weren’t technically members, and were less reserved about spotlighting their politics and religion. Their outspokenness led to controversy, on an even larger scale than similarly minded groups like the X-Clan or Poor Righteous Teachers, in part because Brand Nubian’s sheer musicality made them so listenable regardless of what their messages were. The hoopla surrounding their aggressive Afrocentrism sometimes overshadowed the playful and positive sides of their work, as well as the undeniable virtuosity of lead MC Grand Puba’s rhymes — all showcased to best effect on their highly acclaimed debut, One for All.
Brand Nubian was formed in 1989 in the New York suburb of New Rochelle. Grand Puba (born Maxwell Dixon) had previously recorded with a group called Masters of Ceremony, and was joined by Sadat X (born Derek Murphy, originally dubbed Derek X), Lord Jamar (born Lorenzo DeChalus), and DJ Alamo (Murphy’s cousin).
Genre: Rap
Styles: Hip-Hop, Alternative Rap, Jazz-Rap, Golden Age, East Coast Rap
Group Members: Grand Puba, Sadat X, DJ Alamo, Lord Jamar, Sincere
Biography
The Five Percent Nation of Islam was a popular inspiration for numerous thinking-man’s rap groups during the early ’90s, and Brand Nubian was arguably the finest of the more militant crop. Although they were strongly related to the Native Tongues posse in style and sound, they weren’t technically members, and were less reserved about spotlighting their politics and religion. Their outspokenness led to controversy, on an even larger scale than similarly minded groups like the X-Clan or Poor Righteous Teachers, in part because Brand Nubian’s sheer musicality made them so listenable regardless of what their messages were. The hoopla surrounding their aggressive Afrocentrism sometimes overshadowed the playful and positive sides of their work, as well as the undeniable virtuosity of lead MC Grand Puba’s rhymes — all showcased to best effect on their highly acclaimed debut, One for All.
Brand Nubian was formed in 1989 in the New York suburb of New Rochelle. Grand Puba (born Maxwell Dixon) had previously recorded with a group called Masters of Ceremony, and was joined by Sadat X (born Derek Murphy, originally dubbed Derek X), Lord Jamar (born Lorenzo DeChalus), and DJ Alamo (Murphy’s cousin).
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OwnersLament wrote:
THAT'S RACIST!
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Tehpaco wrote:
Foundations is a sick album.
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johnson7897 wrote:
don't forget "Slow Down" and "Black Star Line" and all the other great shit;-)
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johnson7897 wrote:
"Don't Let It Go To Your Head" and "The Return" r the best tracks;-)
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MexLovin wrote:
so tight.
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Marcus_Sweetser wrote:
Hiphop's Underground Movement: http://www.last.fm/group/HipHop%27s+Underground+Radio
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andreground00 wrote:
* * * * *
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T-101 wrote:
LOVE THEM. :D
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Marcus_Sweetser wrote:
The Underground Movement: http://www.last.fm/group/HipHop%27s+Underground+Radio
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spayder wrote:
да реально крутые ребята ебашат круто!!) real boyz! real stuff!!)
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SanPdro wrote:
so many classics, really digging Pass the Gat and Maybe One Day right now
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TheOnlyRoc wrote:
Very few hip hop groups or rappers aren't homophobic. Its not a problem for me.
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wolf_aka_monk wrote:
Ахуительные ребята!!!
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t0rsk wrote:
I laik!
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thefoxcatch wrote:
these dudes were dissin' FEMA in 94
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ckypissdrunk wrote:
Don't sleep on albums 2-4! They are dope as fuck!
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AgentBlue wrote:
one of the most underrated groups ever.
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xKrypt wrote:
PUNKS JUMP UP TO GET BEAT DOWN!
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ckypissdrunk wrote:
SADAT JAMAR GRAND PUBA MOTHAFUCKASSS
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