Holy Intellect
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Studio album by Poor Righteous Teachers | ||||
Released | May 29, 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1989−1990 | |||
Genre | Political hip hop,[1] golden age hip hop,[1] jazz rap[1] | |||
Label |
Profile/Arista Records 01515-11289 | |||
Producer |
Tony D Eric IQ Gray | |||
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Holy Intellect is the debut album by hip-hop group Poor Righteous Teachers, famous for its pro-Five-Percenter messages. The album includes the hip-hop classic "Rock Dis Funky Joint", which sampled "Slippin' Into Darkness" by War, a 1970s funk band.
The album is broken down track-by-track by Poor Righteous Teachers in Brian Coleman's book Check the Technique.[2]
In 1998, the album was selected as one of The Source's 100 Best Rap Albums Ever.[3]
Track listing
- All tracks produced by Tony D, except tracks 8 and 10 produced by Eric IQ Gray
# | Title | Performer (s) |
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1 | "Can I Start This?" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
2 | "Rock Dis Funky Joint" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
3 | "Strictly Ghetto" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
4 | "Holy Intellect" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
5 | "Shakiyla" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
6 | "Time To Say Peace" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
7 | "Style Dropped/Lessons Taught" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
8 | "Speaking Upon A Blackman" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
9 | "So Many Teachers" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
10 | "Word From The Wise" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
11 | "Butt Naked Booty Bless" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
12 | "Poor Righteous Teachers" | Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
Charts
Album
Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
Billboard 200 | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
1990 | Holy Intellect | #142 | #17 |
Singles
Year | Song | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles |
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1990 | "Rock Dis Funky Joint" | 17 | 4 |
1990 | "Holy Intellect" | 71 | 16 |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Andy Kellman. "Holy Intellect - Poor Righteous Teachers | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-05-28.
- ↑ Coleman, Brian. Check The Technique: Liner Notes For Hip-Hop Junkies. New York: Villard/Random House, 2007.
- ↑ "100 Best Rap Albums". The Source. New York (#100). January 1998. ISSN 1063-2085. Retrieved November 24, 2007.
External links
- Holy Intellect at Discogs (list of releases)
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