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Comment: In accordance with Wikipedia's Conflict of interest guideline, I disclose that I have a conflict of interest regarding the subject of this article. Nbalume (talk) 00:52, 14 July 2026 (UTC)

aelumed

aelumed (born Nehemie Balume; January 15, 2009) is a Congolese rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for blending melodic rap, pluggnb, cloud rap, and alternative hip-hop, he is signed to his independent record label Ukiwame Productions, which he founded. His music is characterized by atmospheric production, emotional songwriting, and melodic vocal performances. He first gained recognition through self-released projects before expanding his catalog with multiple albums, EPs, and collaborations.

Early life

Nehemie Balume was born on January 15, 2009, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. He spent his early childhood in the Democratic Republic of the Congo before relocating to the United States with his family, settling in Montgomery County, Maryland.

aelumed attended College Gardens Elementary School in Rockville, Maryland. During elementary school, he developed an interest in music and creative arts, although he would not begin recording music until several years later.

He later attended Julius West Middle School, where he became increasingly interested in hip-hop and music production. During this period, he began exploring digital audio workstations and teaching himself the fundamentals of songwriting, recording, and beat selection.

aelumed enrolled at Richard Montgomery High School, where he continued developing his musical career while pursuing his education. During high school, he adopted the stage name aelumed and began independently releasing music on major streaming platforms. He also founded the independent record label Ukiwame Productions, through which he has released the majority of his music.

Career

2025: Early releases

aelumed began building a following through independent releases distributed on major streaming platforms. His early projects included pink, alice, ascension, and BORN TO LOVE, establishing his signature melodic sound while experimenting with alternative production styles. These projects introduced recurring themes of relationships, youth, self-reflection, and emotional vulnerability. (Amazon Music)

2026: PINK STATIC and FEMME

On March 20, 2026, aelumed released his second studio album, PINK STATIC, through Ukiwame Productions. The 12-track project featured collaborations with Kage, Vexxy, JUDD!, and Zaii. Songs such as "nosebleed," "casanova," "designer," "static," "moneydance," and "endless" showcased his evolution toward a polished melodic rap sound while maintaining underground influences. (Amazon Music)

The album was followed by a string of standalone singles, including "life goes on," "#B4PS," "friends," "femme," "Pagani," "pink (vol.2)," "BADD!E," "tap to pay," and "vuroraed." (Amazon Music)

Later that year, he released FEMME, further exploring melodic songwriting and experimental production. The project expanded on themes introduced in PINK STATIC while continuing his independent artistic direction. (Amazon Music)

Musical style

aelumed's music has been described as a fusion of:

Melodic rap
Pluggnb
Cloud rap
Alternative hip-hop
Trap
Ambient pop

His songs often feature atmospheric synthesizers, layered vocal harmonies, minimalistic drum patterns, and emotionally driven lyrics centered around relationships, ambition, identity, and adolescence.

Record label

Ukiwame Productions

aelumed is the founder and primary artist of Ukiwame Productions, an independent record label responsible for releasing his music. The label also serves as the creative platform for collaborative projects with other underground artists, emphasizing artistic independence and creative ownership.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, aelumed has collaborated with several underground artists including:

Zaii
Vexxy
Kage
JUDD!

These collaborations appear across multiple singles and albums, particularly PINK STATIC. (Amazon Music)

Discography

Studio albums

Year	Title
2025	alice
2025	ascension
2025	BORN TO LOVE
2026	PINK STATIC

EPs

pink(2025)
UKIWAME (2026)
FEMME(2026)

Notable songs

friends
BALENCIAGA
mentos
supersaiyan
nosebleed
crush
açaí
nehemiah

References