Founded in 1989 in Trenton, New Jersey, hip hop trio Poor Righteous Teachers
left their mark on socially conscious rap music that has lasted far beyond their
seven years together. Comprised of rapper and MC Wise Intelligent (Timothy
Grimes), producer Culture Freedom (Kerry Williams) and DJ Father Shaheed (Scott
Phillips), the members of Poor Righteous teachers were inspired by the 1960s
Islamic movement Nation of Gods and Earths and wrote lyrics that advocated a
peaceful message. Signed by the iconic label Profile Records, the group issued
several singles before the release of th...