Album: Live From 525 by Elmiene (2024)
Genre: R&B/Soul
Record Label: Polydor Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Abdala Elamin, known professionally as Elmiene, is a British-Sudanese singer from Oxford. He placed fifth in the BBC Sound of 2024 poll and was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2025. Part of the Frankfurt, Germany music scene. Associated with R&B movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Frankfurt, Germany music scene. Associated with R&B movement.

Tags: R&B/Soul, 2020s, Album, Polydor Records


Marking my time (again)" by Elmiene is a rich tapestry of R&B and soul, characterized by smooth, lush production that envelops the listener in warmth. The instrumentation features a blend of organic and electronic elements, with silky synths, jazzy guitar riffs, and deep bass lines that create a laid-back yet engaging atmosphere. Tracks like "Remember" and "Mama" showcase a mid-tempo groove, while "Mad at Fire" introduces a more upbeat energy, punctuated by intricate rhythms. The album's textures range from velvety vocal harmonies to subtle funk influences, making it distinctive in its ability to balance emotive storytelling with danceable beats. The inclusion of an unplugged version of "Someday" adds an intimate contrast to the overall sound.

Album: Marking my time (again) by Elmiene (2024)
Genre: R&B/Soul
Format: Album

Artist Background: Abdala Elamin, known professionally as Elmiene, is a British-Sudanese singer from Oxford. He placed fifth in the BBC Sound of 2024 poll and was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2025. Part of the Frankfurt, Germany music scene. Associated with R&B movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Frankfurt, Germany music scene. Associated with R&B movement.

Tags: R&B/Soul, 2020s, Album


Heat The Streets" by Elmiene is a vibrant exploration of R&B and soul, characterized by its rich sonic textures and polished production. The album features a blend of smooth, groovy basslines and crisp percussion, creating an engaging rhythmic foundation. Tracks like "Useless (Without You)" and "Miss Hot July" showcase a mix of mid-tempo grooves and upbeat energy, while "Dull Jewellery" introduces a more introspective feel with layered harmonies. The instrumentation is lush, incorporating both traditional and electronic elements, which adds depth to the overall sound. Elmiene's vocal delivery is emotive and dynamic, making each track distinct yet cohesive, inviting listeners into a world of warmth and soulful expression.

Album: Heat The Streets by Elmiene (2025)
Genre: R&B/Soul
Record Label: Polydor Records
Format: Album

Artist Background: Abdala Elamin, known professionally as Elmiene, is a British-Sudanese singer from Oxford. He placed fifth in the BBC Sound of 2024 poll and was nominated for the Brit Award for Rising Star in 2025. Part of the Frankfurt, Germany music scene. Associated with R&B movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Frankfurt, Germany music scene. Associated with R&B movement.

Tags: R&B/Soul, 2020s, Album, Polydor Records


Album: sounds for someone by Elmiene (2026)
Format: Album

Music Scene: Part of the Frankfurt, Germany music scene. Associated with R&B movement.

Tags: 2020s, Album


Hotly-tipped singer-songwriter Elmiene has seen his career go from strength to strength since drawing a shock of global attention in 2021 when the nostalgic, unreleased cut “Golden” was featured on the soundtrack to Virgil Abloh’s final runway show for Louis Vuitton, shortly after the visionary designer’s death. His debut album <i>sounds for someone</i> makes good on those early signs of preternatural promise, cementing another rock-solid milestone along the British Sudanese talent’s creative path.

Assisted by a litany of revered musical figures including Mercury Prize-winner Sampha, hip-hop heavyweight No ID and Raphael Saadiq (lending blissful harmonies to “Light by the Window”), Elmiene drifts effortlessly between soulful reflection and sophisticated funk. Big feelings are magnified in the small moments captured on tracks like “Special”—an ode to romantic gestures without occasion—or “Cry Against the Wind”, where distorted guitar licks haunt the hollowed-out space carved by grief. Elsewhere, “Saviour” combines driving rhythm with a breezy falsetto hook, while a jazzy groove makes even depression-induced isolation sound like a good time on “Reclusive”.

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