"urban contemporary" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid-1970s. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} urban contemporary (uncountable)
  1. A category of music including hip-hop, R&B, and other primarily African-American genres. Wikipedia link: urban contemporary Tags: uncountable Related terms: adult contemporary
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