Elmiene - Useless (Without You) (Single)

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Elmiene Heats Up R&B with New single ‘Useless (Without You)’.

British-Sudanese soul powerhouse Elmiene is about to make September even hotter. His new mixtape Heat The Streets lands September 5th via Polydor/Def Jam Recordings, led by the stunning ballad ‘Useless (Without You)’ – already a viral sensation with over 4.4M teaser views and co-signs from stars like Kehlani.

The 12-track set dives deep into Elmiene’s R&B roots, blending heartfelt ballads with funk grooves and tender covers. Expect grand romantic gestures (‘Useless’), breakup-night drama (‘Damage Control’), and a warm take on Carole King’s classic You’ve Got A Friend.

In the past year, Elmiene’s live résumé has gone stratospheric – from sharing a stage with Stevie Wonder at Hyde Park to joining D’Angelo at the Roots Picnic, and his NPR Tiny Desk topping a million views.

Since breaking out in 2023, he’s been on a prolific run: acclaimed EPs, live albums, a star-studded remix project, and collaborations with heavyweights like Sampha, Stormzy, and D’Mile. With Heat The Streets, Elmiene isn’t just releasing music – he’s staking his claim as one of modern R&B’s most essential voices.