Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit raio and "rhythmic crossover", is a music radio format that includes of a mix of dance, and upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop, and R&B hits. While most rhythmic stations' playlists comprised that mentioned above, some tend to lean very urban with current hip-hop, urban pop, and R&B hits that gain mainstream appeal. Rhythmic contemporary is usually the music played at clubs and school dances.