: Unlike their debut, Lord Jamar handled the majority of the production using an Akai MPC , creating a cohesive, "dusty boom-bap" sound fueled by soul and jazz samples from Sadat X's father's record collection.
: Lyrically, the album is deeply rooted in the philosophy of the Nation of Gods and Earths (Five Percenters), featuring direct social commentary and "Black militant themes".
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: Available at Rapbay ($14.54) and Rough Trade NYC ($16.99). Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Brand Nubian - in God We Trust - 30th Anniversary (Vinyl)
: A rare blend of social commentary on relationships that reached the Billboard Hot 100.
Released originally on , In God We Trust represented a "fiercer, more intense" era for Brand Nubian.
The anniversary release provides a high-quality revisit for collectors and fans of East Coast conscious hip-hop: : Available as a double vinyl LP pressing and on CD .
The , released in February 2023 , celebrates the enduring legacy of the group's second studio album from 1993. This edition marks a pivotal transition in hip-hop history, capturing the moment Sadat X and Lord Jamar stepped into the spotlight as a duo following the departure of lead MC Grand Puba. The 30th Anniversary Edition Features