This time last week, Beliebers and beyond rushed to their phones in excited anticipation as the day prior, Justin Bieber unexpectedly announced the forthcoming release of his eighth studio album SWAG II. It was Biebermania in full bloom, with a cherry blossom pink to hue the whole ordeal.

(photo credit: Yeliz Zaifoglu) Elmiene has always carried a timeless weight in his hum – an enriching amalgamation of all those...