Most people remember the progressive-rap group Poor Righteous Teachers, but few acknowledge the rhyme alchemists behind their sprawling catalog. That oversight is not without justification. Like most hip-hop crews, Poor Righteous Teachers reached loftier heights as a group than they did as solo artists. That notwithstanding, Wise Intelligent has managed to prove that the sum of a group is not always greater than its individual strengths by successfully establishing himself as a veritable standalone MC. Wise, who has now added 2 impressive albums to the PRT body of work, is one of the most creative MCs of our time.
10 Most Underrated Rappers
By Henry Adaso, About.com
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- #10. Immortal Technique
- #9. Beanie Sigel
- #8. Jean Grae
- #7. Royce da 5' 9
- #6. Black Thought
- #5. Wise Intelligent
- #4. Louis Logic
- #3. Sean Price
- #2. Masta Ace
- #1. AZ
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