Poor Righteous Teachers

Poor Righteous Teachers
Background information
OriginTrenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1989-1996
  • 2001
LabelsProfile
Past membersWise Intelligent
Culture Freedom
Father Shaheed (deceased)

Poor Righteous Teachers was a hip hop group from Trenton, New Jersey, founded in 1989.[1] 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."[2]

  1. ^ Huey, Steve. Biography of Poor Righteous Teachers at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  2. ^ "10 of the Most Underappreciated Rappers". Rap.about.com. Retrieved 7 August 2018.