It first appeared on 25 September 2020 as the third track from Tems's debut extended play, For Broken Ears.
The Native wrote that "Free Mind" begins with "soft piano keys and a thumping bass" and its "catchy, self-produced (alongside Omeiza) beat sets the foundation for Tems' honest confessional.
Another flaw of Tems’ use of her vocal range - it might feel non-explorative and singular to some finicky listeners.
[7] On 4 November 2021, Tems performed a live version of "Free Mind" at Tiny Desk Concerts.
[14] It reached number 60 on the South African Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100, in the 23rd week of 2022.