Wise Intelligent

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Wise Intelligent
Birth nameTimothy Grimes [1]
Born (1970-04-10) April 10, 1970 (age 54)
New Brunswick, New Jersey, U.S. [1]
Origin Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. [2]
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s)
Years active1989–present
Labels
  • Contract Recording Company
  • Intelligent Muzik
  • Shaman Work
Website www.wiseintelligent.com

Timothy Grimes, better known by his stage name Wise Intelligent, is an American hip hop musician from Trenton, New Jersey. He is a member of Poor Righteous Teachers. [3] He released The Talented Timothy Taylor in 2007. [4] His third solo studio album, The Unconkable Djezuz Djonez, was released in 2011. [5] In 2012, Complex included him on its 50 Most Slept-on Rappers of All Time list. [6] In 2017, he released a collaborative album with Gensu Dean, titled Game of Death. [7]

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Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Extended plays

Singles

Guest appearances

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References

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  2. Paine, Jake (February 5, 2011). "Poor Righteous Teachers' Wise Intelligent Readies "The UnConKable Djezuz Djonez" For February 8 Release". HipHopDX . Retrieved January 6, 2014.
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