
Poor Righteous Teachers was a hip hop group from Trenton, New Jersey, founded in 1989. Often referred to as PRT by its fans, Poor Righteous Teachers was known as a socially and politically conscious hip hop group, with musical content inspired by the teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Wise Intelligent, as the lead MC, was the most visible and well known member of the group. Culture Freedom provided vocals and production, and Father Shaheed served as a DJ and producer. About.com ranked the group's lead MC, Wise Intelligent, number five on its list of the 10 Most Underrated Rappers, calling him "one of the most creative MCs of our time."
Links to Peel[]
Peel first played the group's material in 1990 via their debut single, 'Time To Say Peace'. He would play further material from the group on his radio programmes until near the end of 1991.
Shows Played[]
- 11 January 1990: Time To Say Peace (12") Profile
- 23 January 1990: Time To Say Peace (remix) (12" - Time To Say Peace / Butt Naked Booty Bless) Profile
- 04 April 1990: Holy Intellect (album - Holy Intellect) Profile
- 10 April 1990: Rock Dis Funky Joint (album - Holy Intellect) Profile
- 17 April 1990: Holy Intellect (LP - Holy Intellect) Profile
- 19 June 1990: Rock Dis Funky Joint (album - Holy Intellect) Profile
- 21 October 1990: Self-Styled Wisdom (12" - Holy Intellect / Self-Styled Wisdom) Profile
- 04 November 1990: Self Styled Wisdom (12" - Holy Intellect / Self Styled Wisdom) Profile
- 1991
- 22 September 1991: Self-Styled Wisdom (LP - Pure Poverty) Profile
- 26 October 1991: Pure Poverty (LP - Pure Poverty) Profile