lexander Hamilton: 18th century politician, founding father, freestyle rapper. Surrounded by prominent figures of history— including Marquis de Lafayette, John Laurens and the notorious Aaron Burr—a young Hamilton aims to convince his peers to join him against British tyranny. Eyes ablaze, Hamilton steps before his listeners… and starts rapping, verses flying from the revolutionary’s mouth with furious passion: Are we a nation of states? What’s the state of our nation? I’m past patiently waitin’, I’m passionately Smashin’ every expectation Every action’s an act of creation I’m laughin’ in the face of casualties and sorrow For the first time, I’m thinkin’ past tomorrow! Confused? Let’s back up. CONTINUED »
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