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Urban contemporary music, also known as urban music, [1] urban pop, or just simply urban, is a music radio format. The term was coined by New York radio DJ Frankie Crocker in the early to mid-1970s as a synonym for Black music .
Crocker was one of the five original VJs on VH-1, the cable music video channel. He hosted the syndicated TV series Solid Gold. On NBC, he hosted the late-night music show Friday Night Videos. Crocker was the master of ceremonies (MC) at shows in the Apollo Theater in Harlem. The Apollo is considered the premiere theater for African-American music.
Some African American musicians have disputed the use of the term "urban contemporary", seen as a "catchall for music created by Black artists, regardless of genre". [7] In a backstage interview given after his first Grammy win (for Best Rap Album), artist Tyler, the Creator stated that "[i]t sucks that whenever we — and I mean guys that look like me — do anything that's genre-bending or ...
Urban adult contemporary, often abbreviated as urban AC or UAC, (also known as adult R&B, [1]) is the name for a format of radio music, similar to an urban contemporary format. Radio stations using this format usually would not have hip hop music on their playlists, and generally include some mix of contemporary R&B and traditional R&B (while ...
The station is owned by Cox Media Group, and airs an urban adult contemporary radio format. Its studios and offices are located on North John Young Parkway in Orlando . [ 2 ] On weekdays, WCFB carries the syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show , as well as an hour of urban contemporary gospel music at 5 a.m., and a Quiet Storm program at night.
Aaliyah; Angela Bofill; Amerie; Ashanti; Brandy; CeCe Peniston; Cherrelle; Chris Brown; Ciara; Colonel Abrams; Crystal Waters; Dru Hill; Fergie; Frankie J; Ginuwine ...
Fans believe Keith Urban perfectly captured the feeling he was aiming for with the music video he released in support of his latest single, “MESSED UP AS ME.”. The video, which the country ...
This category contains stations categorized as urban contemporary. They primarily play hip hop and R&B music. For radio stations of the similar rhythmic contemporary format, see Category:Rhythmic contemporary radio stations.