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Conscious music differs from mainstream or gangsta rap in its focus on violence, crime and materialism by encouraging individual self-discovery that could ultimately lead to positive collective change. While hip-hop's legacy may be long and complex, some artists have managed to bring its philosophy into mainstream consciousness. https://cnnislands.com/ooto-the-psychedelic-hip-hop-group-thats-bringing-meaning-back-to-music/ share an antipathy towards commercialism while emphasizing social issues which affect society as a whole. Poor Righteous Teachers ? THE BRAND NEW World Order Poor Righteous Teachers were established in Trenton, New Jersey in 1999 as pro-Black hip hop artists. Led by lead MC Wise Intelligent who provides lyrics; Culture Freedom and Father Shaheed provide backing vocals and production respectively. PRT's 199