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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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“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

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

From Washington Times Dec. 20, 2017

The 27-year-old singer-songwriter SZA is up for five Grammy awards this year, including new artist and urban contemporary album for her debut studio album "Ctrl."

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 19, 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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