Canadian singer-songwriter Nemahsis is proving that she doesn’t need industry gatekeepers to make an impact.
Nemahsis—born Nemah Hasan—revealed in an interview with CBC’s Q that her label abruptly cut ties with her in 2023. The reason? Her outspoken Palestine stance didn’t align with the company's “values.”
Rather than backing down, she doubled down, using her voice to amplify both her music and her message. And guess what? It worked.
Her track stick of gum has been making serious waves on social media, scoring #2 on Spotify's Best Songs of the Year so Far: 2024. As the industry scrambles to control narratives, Nemahsis is a reminder that artists today don’t need label backing to succeed—just a loyal fanbase, a powerful message, and a platform to share it.
With viral moments stacking up and support pouring in from across the globe, Nemahsis’ story is another example of how the independent music scene is thriving. Labels may have the money, but artists like Nemahsis have something far more valuable: integrity, resilience, and the internet.
Moral of the story? Sometimes, getting dropped is the best thing that can happen to an artist.