urban contemporary
Americannoun
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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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