SB Rating: 4.2/5

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🎶 Elmiene Gets Vulnerable on “USELESS (WITHOUT YOU)”

British‑Sudanese R&B sensation Elmiene has returned with a powerful new single. The track is “USELESS (WITHOUT YOU)” (August 14, 2025). It is the opening track from his mixtape Heat The Streets. Elmiene is known for his velvet vocals. His songwriting is emotionally charged. He delivers a ballad that’s equal parts raw confession and modern soul anthem.

Produced by Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman (whose credits include H.E.R. and Anderson .Paak), the track leans into stripped‑back instrumentation that lets Elmiene’s voice take center stage. Lyrically, he paints a picture of heartbreak and disorientation. He sings about sleepless nights and misplaced emotions. He also captures the emptiness of life without love. Lines like “I wasn’t meant to live my life without you” cut straight to the core. This makes the song instantly relatable.

The single has already earned praise from tastemakers. BBC Radio 1Xtra spotlighted it. R&B peers like Kehlani have shown love. A remix featuring Grammy‑winner Muni Long has since amplified the track’s reach, adding another layer of emotional depth.

With “USELESS (WITHOUT YOU),” Elmiene proves once again why he’s one of the most exciting voices in contemporary R&B. He blends vulnerability, soul, and timeless storytelling into a track. This track lingers long after it ends.

👉 Stream “USELESS (WITHOUT YOU)” now on YouTube, Spotify, and all major platforms. Tell us on StreetBuZz Music—did Elmiene just deliver his most soul‑stirring anthem yet?

Tony G.

A&R Team

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