urban contemporary
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
Lamar will have some company at Sunday’s award show, as SZA is up for an impressive five Grammys, including best new artist and best urban contemporary album for her sophomore smash “Ctrl.”
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 22, 2018
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
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