Jamilat Reprise

Released in 2018 through Crammed Discs, Jamilat Reprise serves as an expansive companion piece to Yasmine Hamdan’s previous album, Al Jamilat. The project was conceived as a creative reclamation, allowing Hamdan to revisit and rework her original compositions alongside a diverse group of international producers. By inviting collaborators from different electronic and experimental scenes to remix her work, Hamdan aimed to peel back the layers of her songs and expose them to fresh sonic environments, bridging her distinct Lebanese folk roots with global contemporary electronic music.

The album reflects Hamdan’s ongoing dialogue with themes of identity, femininity, and the complexities of the Arab world. The design and soundscape were carefully curated to honor the original lyrical intimacy while pushing into more avant-garde, atmospheric territories. Critics often highlighted the release as a testament to Hamdan's versatility, noting that the remixes managed to retain the ghost of the original vocal performances while completely reframing their emotional resonance. The collaboration was well received as a bold, collaborative effort that solidified her status as a significant figure in modern independent music.