Manasseh 🎹

Playlist

2025

Smooth Operator RMX

SAMORY I & LILA IKE / DISRUPT - OUTSIDE (HAAD MASHUP - PROPER THING VERSION)

From Within

In My Time

Produced by Jofis, mastered by Dougie Conscious.

Ramon Judah - Signs - 7" vinyl - 12" re-press out now

The Eternals-Secret of Tommorrow

Cecil Brown  - Stand Straight

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.

01 Bad Mind - Robert Dallas

02 Mindful Dub - Manasseh & Robert Dallas

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).

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

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)

Over the Bridge

Over the Version (Dub Mix)

Kings Dub

Earth is the Lord's Dub

Free Da Minds

Free Dub (Levi)

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.