2009: Reese's Puffs and the Commercialization of Hip-Hop

50 Years of Hip-Hop
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Roddy Nikpour and Martin Douglas revisit 2009 with an earworm: the Reese’s Puffs rap.

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Roddy Nikpour and Martin Douglas revisit 2009 with an earworm: the Reese’s Puffs rap. From cereal to sneakers, we'll explore how hip-hop’s commercial success made it a useful marketing tool.

Written by Roddy Nikpour and Martin Douglas.

Audio production by Roddy Nikpour. 

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