In the Heights?

Its not all rap music, but that is a signifigant part of the over all feel of the show

Coolkid, btw, this music isn't necessarily rap, it's mostly Raggaeton, especially in 96k.

GIve it a chance, let go of your preconceived notions about what rap or hiphop is, and open your mind and your ears. You will be pleasantly surprised.

Same ^^ I hate rap, hate hate hate it! Yet I've seen the show four times, it's my favorite. But if you don't like that song then you may not like it. It's a lot of that and that's probably the best song or best scene.

Again, it's not "rap music". It's got a kind of hip hop influenced latin feel.

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It's not rap, it's influenced by reaggaton though, and yet it has a very showtune feel to it. That's the brilliance of both the song and the whole score. The title song and "It Won't be Long Now" (the Usnavi/Sony verse) are much more influenced by rap.
I hate rap, hip hop, and reaggaton but I love the IN THE HEIGHTS demo which includes the title song, "96'000," "Paciencia Y Fe," "It Won't Be Long Now," "When You're Home," "Everything I Know," "Hear Me Out," and the Finale.

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I was just about to say that. I've noticed that most people who outright diss these genres are usually unfamiliar with them. I mean, I get that we have different tastes, but if you actually like In The Heights, how can you say you *HATE* rap, hip hop and regueton, when they're at the very core of the show's vibe and score? I think if you gave these genres a fair shot, you might find some artists you'd enjoy.

Personally, I love hip hop, and especially regueton. And I'm a big musical theatre nerd. They're not mutually exclusive, you know. :)