The Watts Prophets are a group of musicians and poets from Watts, Los Angeles. The group combined elements of jazz and spoken words perfomance, making the trio one that is often seen as a forerunner of contemporary Hip-Hop. Formed in 1967, the group comprises Richard Dedeaux, Father Amde Hamilton (born Anthony Hamilton) and Otis O'Solomon.
by Lock_Out August 1, 2008