Stanisland Magazine

Toronto-based artist drops new EP with stunning new song “I’m not gonna kill you.”

Experiencing a difficult moment during a flight from Toronto to Los Angeles, Nemahsis vividly remembers the struggles encountered by many Muslims in her latest release.

The song draws inspiration from the pervasive normalisation of Islamophobic tendencies that persist globally, complemented by the artist’s profoundly impactful musical expression. She explains the background of her latest work, inspired by an encounter while travelling: “A middle-aged 6’3 man threatened by my existence, 5 foot nothing girl with a cloth over her head.”

“I’m not gonna kill you” is a song that accentuates the pain of the enduring abuse experienced worldwide by the Muslim community, in a spirit-piercing ballad for those who have encountered the rhetoric of hate groups.

“You feel lеss threatened with my hood up But еven then I see you switching seats again Thought I wouldn’t notice.”

Nemahsis

Examining the poignant songwriting of a work of heart

Nemahsis eloquently recounts her personal experiences, which resonate with many Muslims, in a song represented by minimalist writing. Through a collection of remarkable lyrics, she skillfully encapsulates and evokes the essence of a pressing issue that has deeply impacted her and others within the community: “I know most people check the weather, I check to see how many people look like me.”

In her latest release, the trauma of societal rejection effectuated by media and governmental bias has been documented to an emotional degree, with the songwriting of an effective calibre. Nemahsis has done in one song what many have struggled to voice, through a curation of creative production and evocative lyrics.

Not only did she drop an impressive piece complete with powerful vocals but it was also delivered with an equally incredible visual, a cinematic experience directed by Crowns and Owls, with Konstantin Mzov as the Director of Photography. Her latest EP ‘eleven archers’ is out now on all major streaming services.