Biz hails 2016 urban breakthrough
In a significant year for urban music, Music Week analysis of Official Charts Company data reveals that sales of the genre have surged dramatically.
In 2016, sales of singles by “contemporary urban” artists have rocketed by 71.3% year-on-year, while album sales are up 35.9%.
The rise in sales translates to a 17% share of the UK singles market, up from 14.1% at the same stage last year, with sales currently in excess of 59.8 million units for the year so ...
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