ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Urban adult contemporary

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard of the radio? It's like a magic box that plays music and talks to us.

So, there's a type of music that's called "urban adult contemporary". It's music that grown-ups like to listen to when they're in the city. It's different from music for kids like ABCs or nursery rhymes.

This type of music usually has a soulful or R&B feel to it. It might have a singer who has a really smooth voice or a beat that you can dance to but it won't be too loud or fast like techno or rock music.

The people who make this kind of music usually sing about things that grown-ups can relate to like love, relationships, and life in the city. They might talk about their experiences in living in the suburbs or being in a big city. They make sure that their songs are good for listening to on the radio or during a relaxing time at home.

So there you have it kiddo, urban adult contemporary is a type of music for grown-ups that's smooth and soulful and talks about things that happen in the city.