Payola Definition & Meaning
payola
- noun
- a bribe given to a disc jockey to induce him to promote a particular record
"Payola" in song lyrics
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"Just sittin back and under the table payola"
DJ JS-1 f/ Immortal Technique, L.I.F.E. Long — Audio Technician -
"Plan water down commercial cause a payola"
DJ JS-1 f/ Immortal Technique, L.I.F.E. Long — Audio Technician -
"Maybe because I won't pay payola"
Esham — Back in Da Day
Words that rhyme with payola
Usage tips for "payola"
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