Roots Garden records third release from veteran Jamaican singer Robert Dallas in combination with producer Manasseh.
Robert's accomplished vocal style and sophisticated lyrics go straight to the heart of the matter as he addresses the misgivings of jealousy and envy, reminding us to take heed as "bad mind is the root of evil.."

Manasseh delivers an original and authentic rhythm track designed to rock any sound system session. Recorded live at his Yard Studio's in West London and equipped with his signature contemporary and high quality production sound.
Renowned UK reggae musician Adrian McKenezie on Drums joins Manasseh himself on bass, and Charlie Night Doctor on Rhythm guitar providing a deadly and heavyweight rhythm track.
Leroy Horns (sax) & Tommy Peach's (trumpet) driving horn lines take the song to higher levels.

Bad Mind

One of contemporary reggae's legendary combinations, Danny Red on vocals & Nick Manasseh on production return with a brand new release.
The rhythm track was laid down at Manasseh's Yard Studio's in west London and features the renown multi instrumentalist Adiran McKenzie on drums with Nick Manasseh himself on Bass & melodica.
Voiced By Danny Red at his Red Box Studio in Kingston Jamaica in 2022 & mixed by Manasseh back in London.
Previous collaborations between these two stalwarts gave way to such classic releases as 'Be Grateful' (1995), Danny's debut LP 'Riddimwize' (1995 Colombia records), 'You Don't Know' (Roots Garden records 2008) & 'When The Rain' (Roots Garden records 2018).

Same Thing

RGR019: A) Josie Wales - Roll Like Lion
RGR019: B) Richie Phoe - Dub Like Lion

produced and mixed by Richie Phoe.
Available on 7" Vinyl & Digital download December 2nd 2013

Roll Like Lion

Josie Wales - Roll Like Lion / Richie Phoe  - Dub Like Lion (Preview Clip)

Veteran Jamaican singer Robert Dallas features on this contemprary rub-a-dub styled 'riddim track' from stalwart dubwise producer Manasseh.

Robert takes centre stage on the vocal version, his lyrics lay out a heartfelt story of personal faith & perserverance, as he reminds us of the determination it takes to succeed in life. Honing his craft on the mic in the sound system sessions of Kngston's golden age of Dancehall in the early 80's, his sweet and soulful tenor tones are the perfect fit for this minimal, yet relentless drum & bass led backdrop.

Go Hard

Robert Dallas - Go Hard

Accaliamed UK reggae saxman Leroy Horns on this contemprary rub-a-dub styled 'riddim track' from stalwart dubwise producer Manasseh.
Leroy Horns transforms the riddm track taking us on a deep and atmospheric journey, his melodic, cool & calm saxaphone lines floating across the dubbed out version with ease.

Go Hard EP

Hardest Sax

Buy: Vinyl & Digital

Leroy Horns - Hardest sax

Skari is a talented & versatile singer songwriter hailing from the rural hills of Manchester parish in central Jamaica. His fresh and & energetic style coupled with his poignant social commentary and culturally themed lyrics, represents a new generation of reggae artist that continue to fly the flag for the Islands 'conscious roots music'.

Producer Manasseh delivers a contemporary roots rub-a-dub styled riddim track equipped with sparse militant live drums, driving bassline & deep piano skanks, designed to rock any sound system session. Skari moves with ease across the rhythm track on 'Seven Times Rise'. His sweet soulful vocal delivery accelerates into a 'fast chat' 'sing-jay' style flow on the verses as he lays out his mystical and Rastafari inspired tale of life's trials & tribulations.

On 'Seven Times Dub' Manasseh's sophisticated production sound, subtle dubwise mix style & progressive approach, showcases his reputation as a true master of his craft. Stripping the rhythm track back to it's raw elements the drum and bass section take centre stage as each ingredient weaves into the mix before cascading away back though his echo chamber.

Seven Times Rise

Skari - Seven Times Rise

Producer Manasseh delivers a contemporary roots rub-a-dub styled riddim track equipped with sparse militant live drums, driving bassline & deep piano skanks, designed to rock any sound system session.
On 'Seven Times Dub' Manasseh's sophisticated production sound, subtle dubwise mix style & progressive approach, showcases his reputation as a true master of his craft. Stripping the rhythm track back to it's raw elements the drum and bass section take centre stage as each ingredient weaves into the mix before cascading away back though his echo chamber.

Seven Times RISE

Seven Times Dub

Manasseh & Skari - Seven Times Dub

Blaze Bright

Cate Ferris - Blaze Bright - Roots Garden RGR017AA

RGR014B: 1)Bob Skeng - 'Dancehall Something'
RGR014B: 2) Manasseh - 'Dancehall Dub'

released on 10" vinyl and Digital download May 2011

Dancehall Something

Bob Skeng / Manasseh - 'Dancehall Something' & 'Dancehall Dub' RGR014B

Available on 7" Single and Digital download March 24th 2014.
Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh.
Vinyl Mastered by Kevin Metcalfe at Soundmasters London

more info: www.rootsgarden.com/ 
www.facebook.com/rootsgarden
Roots Garden present a brand new single featuring the legendary Jamaican trombonist Vin Gordon.
Inspired by his memrories of writing songs under the mango tree, in the iconic Jamaican 'Studio One' yard at 13 Brentford Road. Vin delivers a blazing horns instrumental, his confident style and sophisicated phrasing cementing his credentials as a true master of his craft. Brighton based saxophonist Leroy Horns adds further harmonies and majestic vibes to this contempoary roots classic.
Manasseh strips the rhythm back to its raw elments on the flipside, it's organic drums and deep bassline providing a heavyweight dubwise outing.



Music Tree

Vin Gordon "Music Tree" / Manasseh "Mango 13 Dub"  Preview Clip (RGR020)

Manasseh  Japan tour 2014 Mix
featuring new and forthcoming releases from the Roots Garden records label.
Dub Store Records presents Nick Manasseh Showcase
Sunday the 20th of July at Shibuya Star Lounge, Tokyo.
Event information: http://www.worldreggaenews.com/article.php?category_id=1&article_id=4139

Tracks:
1) Dub With Feeling - Earl 16 meets Manasseh feat: Vin Gordon & praise ( 2014 Merge records vinyl only)
2) Over the Bridge Dub (Levi rhythm) - Manasseh/Ava Leigh - (2008 unreleased mix)
3) Greedy Ways - Cornel campbell (2013 Vinyl & Download)
4) Dub the Majority - Manasseh (2013 Vinyl & Download)
5) Stranger - Dafne Blue Bird (forthcoming releases August 2014)
6) Stranger Dub - Manasseh (forthcoming releases August 2014)
7) A Matter of Struggle - Manasseh meets Praise (2011 Vinyl & download)
8) Rally Version - Manasseh - (2009 Vinyl & download)
9) Fooled Rhythm - Manasseh meets Praise (Unreleased forthcoming!!)
10) Herb Dust - Manasseh - (2009 Vinyl & download)

Buy tracks: http://www.reggaerecord.com/download/en/item_list.php?label=Roots%20Garden%20Records
 Buy Vinyl: ww.rootsgarden.com

Manasseh Exclusive Mix - Japan Tour  (Dub Store 2014)

RGR023A: Stranger - Daphne BlueBird
RGR023B: Stranger Version - Manasseh

Roots Garden records present a Brand new single available on 7"inch vinyl and digital download 06/10/2014

Singer Daphne BlueBird delivers an emotive and heartfelt rendition of this deep & rootsy 'Lovers Rock' obscurity. Originally recorded by the Love Joys at the infamous 'Bullwackies Studio' in Brooklyn NY, and featured on their 1983 LP "Lovers Rock Reggae".
Producer Nick Manasseh reworks the rhythm track in fine style. His contemporary and sophisticated production sound compliment the tracks organic feel and live instrumentation. Cascading delays, sweeping phaser sounds and saturated reverb hits paying homage to the tracks origins, and trademark 'Wackies' sound. Manasseh turns up the the FX to eleven on the heavyweight dubwise version!
Daphne BlueBird Biography:
Daphne BlueBird is a diverse female vocalist and songwriter in London. Her projects include collaborations with DJs and producers of many musical genres. The reggae, dub and dancehall scene is very close to her musical choices and she will always include them in her plans. She is also the lead singer and songwriter of the two-member band AuXdience, with the other member being Crowd Of One aka D. Christopoulos.
https://soundcloud.com/msbluebird
https://www.facebook.com/daphne.msblubird?fref=ts

Buy 

Stranger / Stranger Version - Daphne BlueBird & Manasseh (preview clip)

01 Bad Mind - Robert Dallas

02 Mindful Dub - Manasseh & Robert Dallas

03 Bad Mind Instrumental - Manasseh

01 Same Thing (Discomix vocal + Dub) - Danny Red & Manseh

One of reggae's legendary combinations, Danny Red on vocals & Nick Manasseh on production return with a brand new release.
The rhythm track was laid down at Manasseh's Yard Studio's in west London and features the renown multi instrumentalist Adiran McKenzie on drums with Nick Manasseh himself on Bass & melodica.
Voiced By Danny Red at his Red Box Studio in Kingston Jamaica in 2022 & mixed by Manasseh back in London.
Previous collaborations between these two stalwarts gave way to such classic releases as 'Be Grateful' (1995), Danny's debut LP 'Riddimwize' (1995 Colombia records), 'You Don't Know' (Roots Garden records 2008) & 'When The Rain' (Roots Garden records 2018).

02 Same Thing (vocal mix) - Danny Red

03 Same Thing (Dub mix) - Manaseh

Roots Garden records are proud to present a brand new LP from Jamaica's master trombonist Vin Gordon
and his eight piece 'Real Rock Band'.

Seven blazing instrumental fuelled roots reggae tracks featuring an all-star line-up of musicians, with vocals from Shaka Black on tracks 1 & 3.

The Album was recorded and mixed by Nick Manasseh at the Yard Studios in West London.

Vin reinvents his 1968 early reggae classic 'Heavenless' for the intro & title track, before taking us on a journey through new compositions, departing only on track 4 to revisit a tune he played on in 1974 at King Tubby's studio for Yabby You, old friend and sparring partner Tommy McCook's deep roots instrumental 'Revenge', this time complete with extended dubwise mixdown.

Out on Vinyl LP and Download May 2nd 2016 
www.rootsgarden.com (exclusive early bird copies available from April 16th from the roots garden website)

Heavenless

Heavenless - Vin Gordon & the Real Rock Band

RGR025: Available on 7" Vinyl /Download/ Streaming 13/04/2018

Jamaican born veteran singer Robert Dallas reworks Barrington Levy's classic early 80s Dancehall anthem 'Prison Oval Rock' in fine style! This updated and adapted version utilises producer Richie Phoe's 'Roll Like Lion' rhythm track which originally featured Josie Wales (also released on Roots Garden records back in 2013).
Richie Phoe works his dubwise magic on the flip side for 'Cell Block Dub', stripping the rhythm back to it's bare bones as he captures Robert in his echo chamber!

This release was originally recorded and cut as an exclusive Roots Garden records 'dubplate special' back in 2014 after Robert Dallas dropped these lyrics freestyle over the mic at a Roots Garden sound system session held in Brighton (on the south coast ofEngland)...the crowd went crazy calling for the DJ to rewind the tune several times! This track has proved so popular at subsequent Roots Garden sessions that we have finally decided to make it available to everyone.

Prison Oval Rock

Prison Oval Rock - Robert Dallas (produced by Richie Phoe)

Side A) track 1: When The Rain - Danny Red

Roots Garden records are proud to present the third instalment in their Showcase series. 
Roots Garden showcase Part 3* (Vocal & Version)

feat: Danny Red, Johnny Clarke, Mike Brooks, Shaka Black & Dougal Caston
Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
at The Yard studio London
Available 24/08/2018 ,,,,,vinyl // download // streaming

Roots Garden records 2018
cat: RGRSC003

Roots Garden Showcase Part 3

When The Rain

When The Rain - Danny Red

Side A) track 3: RubAdub - Johnny Clarke

Roots Garden records are proud to present the third instalment in their Showcase series. 
Roots Garden showcase Part 3* (Vocal & Version)

feat: Danny Red, Johnny Clarke, Mike Brooks, Shaka Black & Dougal Caston
Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
at The Yard studio London
Available 24/08/2018 ,,,,,vinyl // download // streaming

Roots Garden records 2018
cat: RGRSC003

RubAdub

RubAdub - Johnny Clarke

Side B) track 1:  Give A Little - Mike Brooks

Roots Garden records are proud to present the third instalment in their Showcase series. 
Roots Garden showcase Part 3* (Vocal & Version)

feat: Danny Red, Johnny Clarke, Mike Brooks, Shaka Black & Dougal Caston
Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
at The Yard studio London
Available 24/08/2018 ,,,,,vinyl // download // streaming

Give A Little

Give A Little - Mike Brooks

featured on the 2008 release 
Roots garden records
“Showcase Part 1”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh
featuring: Johnny Osbourne, Chezidek
Bob Skeng and Dark Angel

Catalogue number RGR:SC001

Tracks 1 & 2

Bob Skeng’s first recording with Nick Manasseh was the now legendary “Education” on RIZ records in 1991. Some 17 years on, Bob returns to deliver one of the deepest and most heartfelt vocals to emerge from the Manasseh studio since the smash hit “Be Grateful”.

Bob Skeng - "The Lion" / Manasseh - "Version A Deh Principle"

featured on the 2008 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 1”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Johnny Osbourne, Chezidek 
Bob Skeng and Dark Angel

Catalogue number RGR:SC001

Tracks 7 & 8

Reggae veteran Johnny Osbourne is one of Jamaica’s best-loved singers with scores of hit tunes from nearly four decades for the likes of Winston “Bam Bam” Riley, Studio One, King Jammys,
Channel 1, Bobby Digital and countless others. His hits span
over 30 years and include “Truths and Rights”, “Folly Ranking”,
“Buddy Bye-Bye”, “Come Back Darling”, 
“Give a Little Love” and “Water Pumping”.

“Black Starliner” was first heard as a Sound System dubplate special, eventually released by Roots Garden to popular demand on 7inch single in 2005(RGR:001). Quickly selling out, the song gained massive air play on radio stations worldwide and became a much sought-after modern day roots classic on the European sound system circuit.

Manasseh totally reworks the original rhythm track for the remix
with more of a contemporary feel, yet with obvious references
to the early 1980’s Roots Radics era of ‘dancehall’ roots hits
mixed by Scientist. Johnny Osbourne’s baritone vocal takes a
fresh approach to the popular repatriation theme by
addressing the issue from a sharper angle:
”you wait for the Black Starliner, and you never want to
go a Africa, you never want to hear the words of Jah Jah,
you never read up the holy scripture, you never respect
one another, and yet your waiting for the Black Starliner?!”


Roots Garden Showcase Part 1

Black Starliner (Remix)

Johnny Osbourne - "Black Starliner" (remix) / Manasseh - "Liner Version"

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Tracks 5 & 6
Freddie McGregor started his career in the mid sixties aged 7, as backing singer for legendary Jamaican vocal group The Clarendonians. Becoming a mainstay at Coxsone Dod’s Studio One facility, he spent much of the 70’s there, working as a session drummer, backing vocalist and solo artist. In 1975, embracing the Rasta faith, his music started to take a more cultural and spiritual theme. Around this time he started to work with other Jamaican producers and musicians like: Niney the Observer, Earl Chinna Smith and Soul Syndicate, recording such hits as: "Mark of the Beast," "Sergeant Brown," "Jogging," "Natural Collie“, "Africa Here I Come," and  his 1980 land mark Studio One LP "Bobby Bobylon". Freddie continued to adapt into the 80’s, soon becoming an international star with tracks like: “Big Ship” , “Push Come to Shove” and the UK chart topping “Just Don’t Want to be Lonely”. After a short spell with Polydor records, Freddie established his own “Big Ship” label in 1989. He continues to be one of Jamaica’s best loved veteran artists, still producing, performing and writing, scoring  hit tunes in every decade.

Manasseh revives Bob Skengs “The Lion” rhythm (RGR:SC001) this time with the addition of acoustic guitar, flute and Nyahbinghi hand drums, featuring UK percussionist Jonah Dan.
Freddie reworks his Studio One  late 70s classic “Run Come Rally” (aka “Rastaman Camp”) on the rhythm. Spiritually charged lyrics are the order of the day for this “Twelve Tribes of Israel” anthem. Freddie manages to recapture the mystical vibes that made this such a popular UK sound system favourite the first time round. Earl Sixteen’s sweet tones join in for backing on the choruses, bringing added majesty to the song.

Roots Garden Showcase Part 2

Freddie McGregor - "Rally" / Manasseh "Rally Version"

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Tracks 1 & 2
Danny Red started his recording career in Kingston Jamaica 1983, but it was not until the early nineties that Danny found success in the UK roots scene. Teaming up with the producer Nick Manasseh together they wrote and voiced the seminal “Be Grateful“. Following the huge success of this and other tracks, Danny was voted the best roots artist 94 & 95 as well as being the first roots artist to be signed to Columbia records for 25 years during 1995.

Fast forward to 2008 and Danny  and Nick are back in the studio together with the musical vibes flowing stronger than ever. Danny wastes no time jumping on board this rootsy and anthemic “steppers” rhythm complete with Nyahbinghi hand drums and live horn section - courtesy of Jonah Dan and Soothsayers Horns. Danny sings words of warning to any conspirators and back biters that claim say they know his business.
Manasseh unleashes an upfull and dance floor friendly dubwise version.


You Don't Know

Danny Red - "You Don't Know" / Manasseh - "A Knowing Version"

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Tracks 7 & 8
Earl 16 started his singing career in the mid 70s, with his distinctive, nasal delivery and steadfast conscious messages,  Earl has been a part of the international reggae landscape for three decades. Both in Jamaica and his current London home, Earl always finds just the right producer or team to elicit the rootsy music framework his voice deserves. This has lead to landmark collaborations with the likes of: Lee Scratch Perry, Studio One, Augustus Pablo, Dreadzone, Mikey Dread, Gussie P, 
Mafia and Fluxy, Mad Professor and countless others. 
With scores of hit tunes under his belt such as: “Malcolm X“, “Cheating“, “Freedom“, “Reggae Sound“, “Natural Roots Man“, “Trials and Crosses“, “Julia“, and  the massive Studio One hit “Love is a Feeling”.
Earl continues to be one of reggae’s most in demand, prolific singers, writers and performers on the scene. 

Manasseh reworks a previously unreleased rhythm originally recorded by little known artists “Poet Armagideon” at Jamaica’s Channel One studio in the early 80’s. The original version having been heard only as an underground sound system dubplate. 

He brings this rockers style rhythm track into the 21st century, still retaining those “Scientist” and “Roots Radics” sounds from 
reggaes heyday!
Earl 16’s natural tones make the song his own as he sings praises of his homeland, taking you on a journey through the hills of Jamaica. Complete with tropical bird sounds and full length dubwise version.

Gold Dust

Earl 16 - "Gold Dust" / Manasseh " Herb Dust"

featured on the 2009 release 
Roots garden records 
“Showcase Part 2”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Freddie McGregor, Danny Red, Ras Zacharri, 
Earl 16 and Soothsayers Horns

Catalogue number RGR:SC002

Track 4
London based acclaimed musicians “Soothsayers Horns” are  renowned for their fusion of Afro Beat , Reggae, Dub and Funk, working extensively with such artists as: Michael Prophet, Johnny Clarke, Cedric im Brooks, Rico Rodriguez and Jerry Dammers, as well as a whole host of World, Jazz and Pop artists. 
Tackling the same rhythm track as Ras Zacharri, they dispel all cultural and racial boundaries with the poignantly titled “Salaam Shalom” reminding us of the unifying qualities of reggae music. Driving Horn riffs and powerful refrains create an uplifting instrumental, bound to please both revival and contemporary fans alike!


Salaam Shalom

Soothsayers Horns - "Salaam Shalom"

featured on the 2008 release 
Roots Garden records 
“Showcase Part 1”

( issued on 12" vinyl and digital download)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh 
featuring: Johnny Osbourne, Chezidek 
Bob Skeng and Dark Angel

Catalogue number RGR:SC001

Tracks 5 & 6
West London’s Dark Angel is a talented and versatile roots, dancehall and R & B singer who in recent years has built up a name within London’s underground dancehall scene and on pirate radio. In 2008 gave way to the release of the lyrically inspired herb anthem “Medication” on the Norwich Foundation label.

Dark Angel tackles the rhythm like a man sent on a mission from the creator, his militant singjay tones sounding reminiscent of Capleton over a relentless, dark rhythm track equipped with punching 80’s drum sounds, infectious synth lines, a subsonic bassline
and futuristic piano chops. The subject matter is strictly cultural as he chants down the injustices of the Babylon system:
“you ever wonder why Babylon invaded? Churches and villages them go ram-raided.. The past is the present them try to erase it…..
Jah give me the power free the minds of the people tell them no corruption and evil…”

Free Da Minds

Dark Angel - "Free Da Minds" / Manasseh " Version Minded"

Released on 7" Vinyl and digital download
Roots Garden records 2007

RGR005: Luciano & Ras Zacharri - "River Jordan" (Levi Rhythm)

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh

River Jordan

Luciano & Ras Zacharri - "River Jordan" (Levi Rhythm)

Released on 7" Vinyl and digital download 
Roots Garden records 2007

RGR005B: Ava Leigh - "Over the Bridge"  

Produced and mixed by Nick Manasseh

Ava Leigh - "Over the Bridge"  (Levi Rhythm)

7” vinyl // download // streaming
May 10th 2019

A: Pain Killa – Tiawa
B: Too Dangerous Dub – Manasseh
 
additional mixes (digital only)
1: Pain Killa (extended DiscoMix) – Tiawa & Manasseh
2: Pain Killa (Jack-Chi remix)

Roots Garden records are proud to present the debut single from talented up and coming singer songwriter Tiawa. 
Produced & mixed by Nick Manasseh at The Yard studio London.
*Remixed by Jack-Chi

Pain Killer (Extended DiscoMix)

Pain Killa (extended DiscoMix) -  Tiawa

Roots Garden records present 
RGR027A: Run This Nation - Skari
RGR027B: Wrong Hands Dub - Manasseh & Skari

Available December 20th 2019
 7" vinyl // Digital download // streaming

Following the success of Roots Garden records 2019 release 'Pain Killa' by Tiawa we are proud to present the second vocal instalment over this deadly contemporary Reggae riddim track from producer Nick Manasseh.

Making his debut appearance on Roots Garden Skari is a versatile & talented young vocalist hailing from Mandeville in the central hills of Jamaica. His sweet vocal tones and singjay style deliver a heartfelt & militant message as he outlines the injustices of Jamaica's land tax and corrupted socio-political system….."the country down in the wrong hands, take it from them give who it belongs, ay people who unah charge yah man? A we pay them with tax taxation a we run this nation..."

Producer Manasseh transforms the riddim track on 'Wrong Hands Dub' this time the drums and bass taking centre stage, his trademark sophisticated and subtle mixing skills creating a driving and upbeat dubwise version.

Run This Nation

Run This Nation - Skari

Roots garden records are proud to present:

1) Cornell Campbell - "Greedy Ways"
2) Manasseh - "Dub The Majority"

RGR017A: available on 10" vinyl and digital download March 2013
Produced and arranged by Nick Manasseh

Greedy Ways

Cornell Campbell - Greedy Ways - Peview mix (Roots Garden records)

Roots Garden records present the final instalment of the labels hugely popular 2007 rhythm series 'The Levi rhythm' from producer Manasseh, featuring this previously unreleased dubplate vocal and heavyweight dubwise mix.

London based reggae dancehall artist 'Dark Angel (AKA Mowty Mahlyka) was so inspired by the then freshly released 'Levi Rhythm' he recorded the lyrics as an exclusive sound system dubplate. The track proving so popular at Roots Garden sound system sessions producer Manasseh created a brand new and totally reimagined remix around the Dark Angel's vocal, this was released in 2008 as 'Free Da Minds' (featured on Roots Garden Showcase part 1).

Due to popular demand Roots Garden finally unleash the original dubplate version of the song recorded over the 'Levi Rhythm' complete with a brand new heavyweight dubwise mix from Manasseh.

Levi Rhythm info: Contemporary roots reggae one-drop style from producer Nick Manasseh. The rhythm track with its downtempo, contemporay,melodic and minimal vibes leaves plenty of room for the vocalists to get to work. Released on 7inch vinyl in June 2007 and quickly selling out of its initial press. This release gained great feedback from distributors, Press, DJ's and sound systems worldwide. Securing a top 10 spot in "Dub vendors" reggae chart (UK) and "Ernie'Bs" (USA) for two consecutive months. The track was featured on numerous radio shows incl: David Rodigan Kiss fm, Rob da Bank radio 1, Mark Lamarre radio 2 and many more.

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