Holy Intellect
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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
| # |
Title |
Producer(s) |
Performer (s) |
| 1 |
"Can I Start This?" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 2 |
"Rock Dis Funky Joint" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 3 |
"Strictly Ghetto" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 4 |
"Holy Intellect" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 5 |
"Shakiyla" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 6 |
"Time To Say Peace" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 7 |
"Style Dropped/Lessons Taught" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 8 |
"Speaking Upon A Blackman" |
Eric IQ Gray |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 9 |
"So Many Teachers" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 10 |
"Word From The Wise" |
Eric IQ Gray |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 11 |
"Butt Naked Booty Bless" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
| 12 |
"Poor Righteous Teachers" |
Tony D |
Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom |
Samples
- "Rock Dis Funky Joint"
- "Shakiyla"
- "Time To Say Peace"
- "Soul Travelling" by Gary Byrd
- "Speaking Upon A Blackman"
- "Word From The Wise"
- "Butt Naked Booty Bless"
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 |
| 1990 |
"Rock Dis Funky Joint" |
17 |
4 |
| 1990 |
"Holy Intellect" |
71 |
16 |
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