Pure Poverty is the second album by the American hip hop group Poor Righteous Teachers, released in 1991. "Shakiyla [JRH]" was released as a single.
Production.
The album was produced by Tony D. "I'm Comin' Again" references the philosophy of Black Muslims.
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." "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.
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."