''Pure Poverty'' is the second album by the American hip hop group

Poor Righteous Teachers 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 ...

, released in 1991. "Shakiyla RH was released as a single.

Production

The album was produced by

Tony D Anthony Depula (June 28, 1966 – April 4, 2009), known professionally as Tony D, was an American hip hop artist from Trenton, New Jersey. Career Although he was an MC and a DJ, he was most famous for being an influential producer in hip hop ...

. "I'm Comin' Again" references the philosophy of Black Muslims.

Critical reception

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'' wrote that "Tony D has put together some more muscular grooves, and Wise Intelligent swift-lips with authority, occasionally doing it dance hall style." ''

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'' deemed the album "Muslim rap at its best, with a strong reggae dancehall feel," and listed it as one of the best albums of 1991.

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noted that "if it weren't for the spare, airtight beats and the dexterous samples, their lyrics of cultural awareness, self-sufficiency and religious discipline would probably have fallen flat."

Track listing

Album chart positions

Singles chart positions

References

External links

* {{Authority control Poor Righteous Teachers albums 1991 albums Profile Records albums