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urban contemporary

American  

noun

  1. popular dance music incorporating elements of rap, rhythm-and-blues, funk, and soul.


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He referred to the math behind Beyoncé’s total wins, amassed largely in R&B and urban contemporary genre categories: “So even by your own metrics, that doesn’t work.”

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

San Pedro’s best R&B-rock futurist landed a pair of nods, one for urban contemporary album for “War & Peace,” and the other for its single “Come Through and Chill.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2019

SZA’s nominations include best new artist and best urban contemporary album for “Ctrl.”

From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2017

Accepting the award for best urban contemporary album, the expectant mother of twins spoke about the intent and impact of “Lemonade.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 13, 2017

His duet with Lalah Hathaway on the makeup song, “Insanity,” has urban contemporary hit single written all over it.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 15, 2016

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