urban contemporary

Questions

What does urban contemporary mean?

A category of music including hip-hop, R&B, and other primarily African-American genres.

Where does urban contemporary come from?

Coined by the late New York DJ Frankie Crocker in the mid-1970s.

How to pronounce urban contemporary

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “urban contemporary”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “urban contemporary”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “urban contemporary” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.