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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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In a genre that’s been perpetually drawn to American myth and open plains, “Concrete Cowboy” is urban, contemporary and authentic.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2021

“Truth Hurts,” her breakthrough track, won best pop solo performance, while “Jerome” won traditional R&B performance and the deluxe version of her album “Cuz I Love You” took urban contemporary album.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 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

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

Speaking of R&B;, Solange’s epic “A Seat at the Table” was surprisingly snubbed in the best urban contemporary album category, as was Chris Brown’s “Royalty,” which didn’t earn the singer a single nod.

From Washington Times • Dec. 6, 2016