Nemahsis Releases Single & Video “Old Body, New Mind”

Nemahsis Releases Single & Video “Old Body, New Mind”

Nemahsis the songwriter Nemah Hasan, who has Palestinian roots — sings about seizing her tangled identity as an independent artist, a Muslim, the daughter of immigrants and a self-questioning but determined individualist. On her debut album, “Verbathim,” her producers include Drake’s regular collaborator Noah (40) Shebib, with songs that can be folky or test the electronic edges of hyperpop.” – Jon Pareles, New York Times 2024 Fall Preview

Canadian-Palestinian singer-songwriter and social activist Nemahsis returns with her latest single and music video “Old Body, New Mind” from her debut album Verbathim – out now on her own independent label imprint Verbaithim. The new single captures the bittersweet nature of memories, the difficulty of moving on, and the conflicting emotions of regret, longing, and acceptance. The title “Old Body, New Mind” encapsulates the idea that while Nemahsis is physically the same, her experiences and emotions have changed.

The Noah “40” Shebib, Rodaidh McDonald, and Matt McNeil co-produced song floats over a melodic combination of bass guitar, strings and piano evoking the feelings of nostalgia, loss and personal growth. The accompanying music video – shot in one fluid scene – depicts Nemahsis at a distance from her friends reflecting on old memories and past relationships only to return back to them in the end.

The compelling single and visual for “Old Body, New Mind” is another marker for Nemahsis following the release of the debut album Verbathim and the incredible early reception from fans and critics. Verbathim documents Nemahsis’ journey of self-acceptance, growth, and love, blending a variety of genres to express these themes by fusing the beauty and simplicity of acoustic alternative-pop with the dynamic energy of mainstream pop. Verbathim features previously released singles ”Coloured Concrete,” “Stick of Gum,”“Wore It Better,” and “Fine Print,” each offering a glimpse into her world, weaving together personal stories with broader reflections on cultural identity and the challenges faced by Muslim women. Verbathim is executive co-produced by Noah “40” Shebib, and mixed by Jad “OUPSiNG” El Khoury and 40 at S.O.T.A Studios, Toronto ON.Nemahsis’s rise to international acclaim began with thought-provoking singles like “What If I Took It Off For You,” “Dollar Signs,” and “Criminal,” the latter of which premiered on COLORS. Her music has garnered recognition from esteemed outlets such as the New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, Alt Press, NYLON, Complex, NME, Ones To Watch, CBC “Q With Tom Power” and Clash Magazine. In 2022, she released her debut EP, Eleven Achers, which was hailed by Exclaim! as “one of the best EPs of 2022.” and most recently she won the 2024 Prism ‘Audience Award’ for “i wanna be your right hand”.On the eve of release, Nemahsis captivated her hometown of Toronto with the debut of her sold out “A Show For My Label” live show, with lines down city blocks in anticipation of hearing and supporting this incredible project from a brave and beloved artist.