Poor Righteous Teachers
Part of the growing contingent of Islamic-oriented message rappers, Poor Righteous Teachers formed in Trenton, NJ, when teenage friends Culture Freedom and Wise Intelligent (songwriting credits are listed as S. Phillips and T. Grimes) decided to form a more positive rap group as an alternative to the gangsta style (which they vehemently defend). Joined by DJ and producer Father Shaheed, the group recorded two albums (1990's Holy Intellect and 1991's Pure Poverty) stressing their religious beliefs and philosophy; in spite of sometimes neglecting their music for their message, the albums sold respectably well. 1993's Black Business proved to be their most musically satisfying outing, drawing praise for Wise's ability to use the style and intonation of a reggae/dancehall toaster; however, it was also criticized for its liberal sprinkling of homophobia. New World Order followed in 1996.
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Discography
7 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Holy Intellect (Expanded Edition)
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Arista - Legacy on 21 Sep 1990
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The Essential Poor Righteous Teachers
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Arista - Legacy on 17 Jul 2015
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Pure Poverty
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by RCA - Legacy on 1 Jan 1991
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
The New World Order
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by RCA - Legacy on 15 Oct 1996
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Black Business
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Arista - Legacy on 14 Sep 1993
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Time To Say Peace b/w Butt Naked Booty - EP
Hip-Hop/Rap - Released by Blingnot Media on 4 Oct 1989
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo