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"The Reynolds Pamphlet" is the fourteenth song from Act 2 of the 2015 musical Hamilton. The song was written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda This song takes place in the second act of the musical, with Alexander Hamilton having just published the infamous Reynolds pamphlet.

Background
Talib Kweli stated that this track is an example of Trap rap, citing the fact that Miranda included "different styles of hip-hop rather than keep it boom-bap."

Synopsis
The song describes the aftermath of Hamilton's release of The Reynolds pamphlet, proving his innocence financially but also admitting his participation in a long-lasting affair with Maria Reynolds. Throughout it, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison express their excitement at seeing Hamilton's fall ("Well he's never gon' be president now" ) while Angelica expresses dismay. This song also marks the re-introduction of Angelica Schuyler Church in the musical as she returns from London to be with her sister and wife of Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, in the midst of this scandal.

Style
The musical incorporates a number of different R&B and traditional Broadway style ballads. The Reynolds Pamphlet in particular is a Trap rap song.

Critical reception
The Reynolds Pamphlet is one of the less popular songs from the musical