Who is a music industry plant? And does it matter?

Musicians from the Rolling Stones to up-and-coming pop star Bella Kay have one thing in common: Influencers are being paid to promote their songs. 

On today's show: Who is an industry plant and why does it matter?

Fact checking by Tyler Jones. 

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