urban contemporary
Americannoun
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Reyez released her EPs in 2017 and 2018; the second, “Being Human in Public,” was nominated for a Grammy for best urban contemporary album.
From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2020
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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