Poor Righteous Teachers

Poor Righteous Teachers
Background information
Origin	Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop conscious hip hop jazz rap
Years active	1989-1996 2001
Labels	Profile
Past members	Wise 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]