Poet Groups: The Watts Prophets

The Watts Prophets

The Watts Prophets were forerunners to the Hip Hop Genre, with their blend of Social Commentary Spoken Word and Jazz as far back as 1969. They still remain active mostly through for youth programs. Please take a listen here and have a great Wednesday: The Black voices on the streets in Watts and Rappin' black in a white world

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Background Information Also known as Watts Prophets Origin Watts, California, United States Genres Rap, Hip-hop, Jazz, Spoken word, Poetry Years active 1967–present Members Richard A Dedeaux Father Amde Hamilton (born Anthony Hamilton) Otis O'Solomon