12th Tribe

12th Tribe
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.

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12th Tribe Knowledge Is the Tree of Life
By: 12th Tribe
Credited Role:Main Performer
Song List: Knowledge Is the Tree of Life, I C Things, Jealous Dialect
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12th Tribe Welcome To The Tribal Camp
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