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Pure Poverty
1991 studio album by Poor Righteous Teachers From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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Production
The album was produced by Tony D.[5] "I'm Comin' Again" references the philosophy of Black Muslims.[6]
Critical reception
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]
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Track listing
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 |
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