Roots of Brand Nubian
The artists and genres Brand Nubian came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Grand PubaartistMaxwell Dixon, known professionally as Grand Puba, is an American rapper and record producer, best known as a member of Brand Nubian from New Rochelle, New York. He was formerly a member of Masters of Ceremony.
Sadat XartistDerek W. Murphy, better known as Sadat X, is an American rapper, best known 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.
R.A. the Rugged ManartistR.A. Thorburn, better known by his stage name R.A. the Rugged Man, is an American rapper and producer. He began his music career at age 12, building a reputation locally for his lyrical skills. Thorburn signed with major label Jive Records at age 18, but his debut album, Night of the Bloody Apes, was never released.
TonedeffartistPedro Antonio Rojas, Jr., better known by his stage name Tonedeff, is an American rapper, producer, singer-songwriter and record executive.
The Gap Bandartist