On this day in 1993, Brand Nubian released their sophomore album, In God We Trust, on Elektra Records—following up their five-mic classic, All for One.
With Grand Puba having embarked on a solo career and riding high off the success of Reel to Reel, Sadat X and Lord Jamar carried the torch, staying true to their roots and delivering a powerful, knowledge-infused project. In God We Trust upheld the group’s original mission—dropping science rooted in the teachings of the Five-Percent Nation.
From their rendition of the Nation’s anthem, The Enlightener, to hard-hitting tracks like Black and Blue, which tackled police brutality, and the high-energy classic Punks Jump Up to Get Beat Down, Brand Nubian made sure to bring their lyrical A-game. With sharp rhymes, unapologetic messages, and head-nodding production, this album remains a pivotal piece of Hip-Hop history.
Salute to Sadat X and Lord Jamar for delivering this timeless classic!