The first video, "Shakiyla (JRH)" a sequel to Holy Intellects "Shakiyla" propelled the group to the forefront of hip-hops growing faction of conscious rap ambassadors. On the road PRT honed their writing and production skills in tour buses and hotel rooms while preparing Poor Righteous Teacher's 1992 sophomore effort "Pure Poverty" the record sold some 395k units and made PRT one of the most respected hip-hop groups in the country. "Holy Intellect is a sharp session, squarely in an Afrocentric groove, featuring dozens of intelligent lyrics on tracks like "Time to Say Peace," "Holy Intellect," and "Word From the Wise." Poor Righteous Teachers also illustrated they were capable of moving a party as well with "Rock Dis Funky Joint." - AMG Review The first video "Rock Dis Funky Joint" (which was shot in the Donnelly Page housing projects with scenes on the Trenton Makes, World Takes bridge) was such a success that the group toured the entire country twice staying on the road for nearly two years with the likes of Ice Cube, Kid Rock, KRS-ONE, Public Enemy, and Too Short to name a few. The release debuted at NO #12 on the Billboard R&B chart and moved into the top ten in less than two weeks. In 1990 Poor Righteous Teachers released their debut album "Holy Intellect" selling over 500,000 records worldwide.
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