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Pure Poverty

1991 studio album by Poor Righteous Teachers

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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Production

The album was produced by Tony D.[5] "I'm Comin' Again" references the philosophy of Black Muslims.[6]

Critical reception

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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

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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

References

  1. [1]
    "Pure Poverty, Poor Righteous Teachers". News. The Star-Ledger. October 27, 1991.
  2. [2]
    "Poor Righteous Teachers Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic.
  3. [3]
    Ehrlich, Dimitri (Oct 1991). "Spins". Spin. 7 (7): 103.
  4. [4]
    Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 591.
  5. [5]
    "Pure Poverty by Poor Righteous Teachers". Billboard. 103 (36): 66. Sep 7, 1991.
  6. [6]
    Goldberg, Robert Alan (October 1, 2008). "Enemies Within: The Culture of Conspiracy in Modern America". Yale University Press – via Google Books.
  7. [7]
    "Poor Righteous Teachers - Pure Poverty Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  8. [8]
    Mills, David (29 Sep 1991). "Public Enemy as Icon: Setting the Standard for Afro-Centric Rap". The Washington Post. p. G1.
  9. [9]
    "The Music Top Tens". Fanfare. Newsday. 29 Dec 1991. p. 20.
  10. [10]
    Whitburn, Joel (2010). Top Pop Albums (7th ed.). Record Research Inc. p. 618.
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