The California duo of Dave Portillo and Eddie Sierra began rapping in 1985 under the name of Deity, later changing it to 12th Tribe. Influenced by soul and heavy metal, they liked the rap of Kool Moe Dee, Whodini, and the Fat Boys. 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.
| 1. | Knowledge Is the Tree of Life |
| 2. | I C Things |
| 3. | Jealous Dialect |
| 4. | Break the Ice |
| 5. | Peace and Soul |
| 6. | Sitting In a Restaurant |
| 7. | Freedom |
| 8. | White Lie |
| 9. | 12th Tribe Reply |
| 10. | God Rules |
| 11. | Tempted |
| 12. | Wonders of Christ |
| 13. | Peace to the Deity |
Knowledge Is The Tree Of Life
Originally Released: 1991
| 1. | Apodokimaza (Intro) |
| 2. | Livin' In Babylon |
| 3. | Demons In the Attic |
| 4. | A Dream |
| 5. | Black Highways |
| 6. | Stomach Ache |
| 7. | Abhor Evil |
| 8. | B.4. the Storm |
| 9. | Master, Master |
| 10. | Hush |
| 11. | 1 Day At a Time |
| 12. | Strings of Sorrow |
| 13. | Madness |
| 14. | Curtains |
| 15. | Run Devil Run |
Living In Babylon
Originally Released: 1992
