urban contemporary
Americannoun
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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
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
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
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