Poor Righteous Teachers
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Trenton, New Jersey, United States
- Active: 1989–2001
Biography
Trenton, New Jersey hip hop trio formed in 1989 by MC Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom and DJ/producer Father Shaheed. Inspired by the Nation of Gods and Earths, Poor Righteous Teachers made jazz driven, pro-Black conscious rap on albums including 'Holy Intellect' (1990), 'Pure Poverty' (1991) and 'Black Business' (1993), and are remembered as one of the most underrated acts of the golden age.
Genres
Poor Righteous Teachers Discography
- Holy Intellect (1990) - Album - rated 3.67/5
- Pure Poverty (1991) - Album - rated 3.44/5
Members
- Wise Intelligent - vocals (1989–1996, 2001)
- Culture Freedom - vocals, production (1989–1996, 2001)
- Father Shaheed - DJ, production (1989–1996, 2001)