Poor Righteous Teachers

The Poor Righteous Teachers are a trio of African American hip hop musicians from Trenton, New Jersey, founded in 1989 (see 1989 in music). Often referred to as "PRT" by their fans, Poor Righteous Teachers are known as Pro Black &

The Poor Righteous Teachers are a trio of African American hip hop musicians from Trenton, New Jersey, founded in 1989 (see 1989 in music). Often referred to as "PRT" by their fans, Poor Righteous Teachers are known as Pro Black "conscious" Hip Hop artists who identify with The Nation of Gods and Earths (known to some as the 5%, Five Percenters, or the Five Percent Nation of Islam). Wise Intelligent, as the lead MC, is the most visible and well known member of the group. Culture Freedom provides backing vocals and production and Father Shaheed serves as a DJ and producer. The trio released their first album, Holy Intellect, in 1990 (see 1990 in music), followed by Pure Poverty the following year. Their follow-up and most successful release to date has been 1993's Black Business, which drew criticism for alleged homophobia. Their fourth release wasNew World Order (1996, see 1996 in music). Wise Intelligent released a solo CD titled "Killing U For Fun" in 1995. In 2005, Wise Intelligent will release a second solo CD titled "The Talented Timothy Taylor." Poor Righteous Teachers will release new material in late 2005 or 2006.