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Nemahsis, a Palestinian-Canadian singer-songwriter and social activist from Toronto, unveils her powerful new single and video, \u201cColoured Concrete,\u201d a sonic testament to her resilience and authenticity. The singer-songwriter also announced the release of her highly anticipated debut album, Verbathim, set to be released independently on September 13th under her own imprint of the same name.<\/p>\n
\u201cColoured Concrete\u201d delves into self-reflection and making the most of life when handed with challenges, symbolized by the weight of \u201cconcrete on my feet.\u201d The accompanying video, directed by Norman Wong and Amy Gardner and produced by Denim is a poetic and artistic representation of this theme, depicting Nemahsis dancing after metaphorically breaking free from that which once held her back. The song evokes the awakening from an almost impenetrable dream-like state to the realization that life can be whatever we make it. Through vivid lyricism, Nemahsis explores the tension between dreams and reality, capturing the struggles and joy of life.<\/p>\n
Verbathim \u200b\u200bmarks a significant milestone in her career, coming after being dropped from her record label last October due to her outspoken activism regarding the genocide in Gaza. The debut album documents her 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, creating a cohesive and emotionally charged body of work. Verbathim features previously released singles \u201cStick of Gum,\u201d \u201cWore It Better,\u201d and \u201cFine Print,\u201d each offering a glimpse into her world, from her love for her homeland to the contemporary and historical biases faced by Muslim women.<\/p>\n
Nemahsis\u2019s rise to international acclaim began with thought-provoking singles like \u201cWhat If I Took It Off For You,\u201d \u201cDollar Signs,\u201d and \u201cCriminal,\u201d the latter of which premiered on COLORS. Her music has garnered recognition from esteemed outlets such as Pitchfork, Alt Press, NYLON, Complex, NME, One\u2019s To Watch, and Clash Magazine. In 2022, she released her debut EP, Eleven Achers, which was hailed by Exclaim! as \u201cone of the best EPs of 2022.\u201d and most recently she won the 2024 Prism \u2018Audience Award\u2019 for \u201ci wanna be your right hand\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n