Nick Manasseh’s love affair with reggae runs deeper than most. The UK musician and DJ recently opened up about how a single 7″ record became the prism through which he views the entire genre—a intimate look at how one artifact can unlock a lifetime of sonic devotion and cultural connection.
For Manasseh, that vinyl isn’t just wax and grooves; it’s a portal. Speaking candidly about his journey through reggae’s infinite catalogue, he reveals how that one record shaped his ears, his choices as a selector, and ultimately his identity as a custodian of the music. It’s a reminder that reggae isn’t consumed in albums or playlists for the true heads—it’s absorbed one perfect single at a time, each one a world unto itself.
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