Rapping about Alexander Hamilton
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The musical "Hamilton" is the hottest ticket on Broadway right now.
It tells the story of Alexander Hamilton from his childhood as an orphan in the West Indies to fighting in the American Revolution — and then becoming a member of George Washington's cabinet.
The show even includes a rap about Hamilton's ideas regarding monetary policy. The cast album will be released on Friday.
Hear it now on NPR's First Listen.
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