12th Tribe - Knowledge Is the Tree of Life CD Christian Rap 1991 New

This listing is for Awesome Brand New CD by 12th Tribe called Knowledge is the Tree of Life.  12th Tribe is a California duo of  and . They began rapping in 1985 under the name of Deity, later changing it to 12th Tribe. Influenced by soul and heavy metal. They took their name from the 12th tribe of Israel -- the Benjamites, mighty warriors -- and released an album in 1991 for Frontline. They portrayed a tougher image than most Christian rap artists and had a comparatively hard street rap sound.