: The album moved away from the smoother, jazz-inflected vibes of their debut toward a fiercer, "no-nonsense" style.

: Primarily self-produced with notable assistance from Diamond D , the sound is characterized by dusty drums and minimal, stripped-down loops that let the dense lyricism take center stage. Standout Tracks Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Brand Nubian - in God We Trust - 30th Anniversary (Vinyl)

Following their highly acclaimed debut One for All , many doubted the group could sustain its momentum without Puba. In God We Trust silenced critics with a harder, more aggressive approach that leaned heavily into the teachings of the (the Five-Percent Nation).

: Tracks like "Pass the Gat" and "Black Star Line" showcased a "by any means necessary" bravado that would later influence legendary acts like the Wu-Tang Clan.