Pure Poverty
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Production
The album was produced by Tony D.[4] "I'm Comin' Again" references the philosophy of Black Muslims.[5]
Critical reception
Template:Music ratings 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."[6] 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.[7]
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."[8]
Track listing
| # | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Shakiyla [JRH]" |
| 2 | "Easy Star" |
| 3 | "Self-Styled Wisdom" |
| 4 | "Hot Damn I'm Great" |
| 5 | "Strictly Mash'ion" |
| 6 | "The Nation's Anthem" |
| 7 | "Each One Teach One" |
| 8 | "Rappin' Black" |
| 9 | "Just Servin' Justice" |
| 10 | "Freedom Or Death" |
| 11 | "Methods Of Droppin' Mental" |
| 12 | "Pure Poverty" |
| 13 | "I'm Comin' Again" |
Album chart positions
| Year | Album | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard 200[9] | Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | |||
| 1991 | Pure Poverty | #155 | #23 | |
Singles chart positions
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1991 | "Shakiyla [JRH]" | - | #61 | #9 |
References
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