Pure Poverty
1991 studio album by Poor Righteous Teachers
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Pure Poverty is the second album by the American hip hop group Poor Righteous Teachers, released in 1991.[2][3] "Shakiyla [JRH]" was released as a single.[4]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 3, 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1990−1991 | |||
| Genre | Hip hop | |||
| Length | 52:26 | |||
| Label | Profile[1] | |||
| Producer | Tony D | |||
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Production
The album was produced by Tony D.[5] "I'm Comin' Again" references the philosophy of Black Muslims.[6]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [7] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
The Washington Post wrote that "Tony D has put together some more muscular grooves, and Wise Intelligent swift-lips with authority, occasionally doing it dance hall style."[8] Newsday 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.[9]
AllMusic 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."[7]
Track listing
| # | Title |
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| 1 | "Shakiyla [JRH]" |
| 2 | "Easy Star" |
| 3 | "Self-Styled Wisdom" |
| 4 | "Hot Damn I'm Great" |
| 5 | "Strictly Mash'ion" |
| 6 | "The Nation's Anthem" |
| 7 | "Each One Teach One" |
| 8 | "Rappin' Black" |
| 9 | "Just Servin' Justice" |
| 10 | "Freedom or Death" |
| 11 | "Methods of Droppin' Mental" |
| 12 | "Pure Poverty" |
| 13 | "I'm Comin' Again" |
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200[10] | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
| 1991 | Pure Poverty | 155 | 23 | |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1991 | "Shakiyla [JRH]" | - | 61 | 9 |