Elmiene - Heat The Streets (2025) [Official Digital Download 24/48]

British-Sudanese singer-songwriter Elmiene continues his rapid ascent in the global music scene with the release of Heat The Streets, his latest mixtape available now through Polydor and Def Jam Recordings. The 12-track project blends new original songs with interludes and skits, providing a rich, textured journey into his lifelong passion for R&B. With bold romantic gestures, deep emotion, and a reverence for the classics, Elmiene proves once again that he is one of the genre’s most compelling rising voices.

Heat The Streets is a carefully curated body of work that leans into Elmiene’s roots in R&B. Rather than chasing fleeting trends, the mixtape highlights timeless values: vulnerability, love, heartbreak, and resilience. From tender ballads to funk-driven grooves, the collection demonstrates both range and cohesion.

The single “Useless (Without You),” which earned playlist spots on BBC Radio 1Xtra and Tune of the Week honors on BBC Radio 1, stands as one of the mixtape’s emotional high points. Its yearning lyrics capture the depths of longing and remind listeners of R&B’s ability to articulate life’s most profound feelings. In contrast, “Damage Control” reimagines the unraveling of a relationship with infectious rhythm, making heartbreak both visceral and danceable.

The mixtape concludes with Elmiene’s heartfelt rendition of Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend,” an ode to universal love that connects generations of soul and pop fans. This cover underlines his ability to honor the greats while stamping his own identity on familiar material.

Tracklist:
1. Useless (Without You) (2:46)
2. Sunny* (0:12)
3. Damage Control (2:30)
4. More Melodies (0:24)
5. Miss Hot July (3:21)
6. Different Too (2:45)
7. Continue To Continue My Yout (0:03)
8. Dull Jewellery (2:25)
9. Days! (0:51)
10. Give Me A Smile (3:57)
11. Capable (3:42)
12. You've Got A Friend (3:23)


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