This year brings the British-Sudanese artist’s debut full-length album, titled sounds for someone

It’s hard to believe that his voice wasn’t always destined for this path, but as a poet-turned-accidental-artist, initially, it was Elmiene’s very first song attempt that sparked the whirlwind start of his career. And his ascent to international soul prodigy status has been swift and captivating ever since. Before he knew it, he was soundtracking a Louis Vuitton show, gaining early fans in the likes of Benji B, Sampha, Stormzy, and more, and going viral online with covers of his favourite artists.