Manatee Records | Chicago Reggae Since 1992

✦ ABOUT MANATEE RECORDS

Manatee Records is a US‑based independent label founded in 1992 by Calvin 'Doc' Flowers, a Belizean‑born music enthusiast and medical doctor. With offices in Chicago and Jamaica, the label has spent over three decades celebrating reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat music while supporting Afro‑Caribbean and African artists.

Flowers has been deeply involved in Chicago's music community, advocating against gun violence and encouraging artists in both reggae and hip‑hop to reach for the stars. His catalogue includes over 400 reggae titles, and he has recorded and marketed many of Jamaica's top-selling reggae artists.

Founded 1992 Chicago + Jamaica 400+ Titles Reggae · Dancehall · Afrobeat

✦ SATTA MASSAGANA REBIRTH

"He Gave Praise" — A Roots Reggae Renaissance

"The original Satta Massagana has even been adopted by some Rastafarian groups as a hymn used during services. So this project means a lot to me. The songs are well written and bring positive messages of introspection, peace and love to all."
— Calvin 'Doc' Flowers, President/CEO

In 2021, Manatee Records released "Satta Massagana Rebirth", a powerful reimagining of the iconic Satta Massagana riddim — originally recorded in 1969 at Studio One by The Abyssinians. The project brings together 19 artists from Jamaica, Belize, Trinidad, Argentina, the USA, France, and Mexico, delivering 18 tracks of deep roots energy.

The album features nineties reggae star Don Yute, veteran singer Winston McAnuff, rising star Teeardropz, Ras Ash 1st, Ishmel McAnuff, Fidel Nadal, Jah Defender, and many more. The riddim keeps the meditative, chant‑driven pulse of the original while pushing into a contemporary sound‑system frame.

LISTEN ON SPOTIFY FULL TRACKLIST

Satta Massagana Rebirth — Tracklist

Winston McAnuff – Armageddon

Don Yute – No Stopping Me

Mr Program – My Religion

Teeardropz – Wake Up List

Fidel Nadal – Mucho Por Hacer

Ras Ash 1st – Slave Trade

Kmino Contigo – Always

Ishmel McAnuff – Who Build These Guns

Jah Myhrakle – Weh Mamma Seh

CK Pragmatic – Never Give Up

Shawn Adaan – Bawl

Remo – Hear the Trumpets Blow

Drivah ft. Bastic – Deep Road

Jah Defender – Chant Dem Down

Jah Art – Hail Rastafari

Mikey Lion – Wroo Oh Oh Oh

Young Wild Apache – Nice Again

Calvin Flowers – Rebirth Riddim Version

Source: RiddimsWorld

✦ GLOBAL ROSTER

Manatee Records has worked with artists from Jamaica, Belize, Trinidad, Argentina, the USA, France, and Mexico. Here are some of the voices that have shaped the label's sound:

Don Yute

Winston McAnuff

Teeardropz

Ras Ash 1st

Ishmel McAnuff

Fidel Nadal

Jah Defender

Jah Myhrakle

Mikey Lion

CK Pragmatic

Mr Program

Shawn Adaan

Drivah

Kmino Contigo

Young Wild Apache

Sgt Remo

Jah Art

Bastic

✦ CATALOG & LEGACY

📀 Over 400 Titles

Manatee Records' rich catalogue spans reggae, dancehall, hip‑hop, and Afrobeat, with a focus on conscious, uplifting music.

🌍 Afro-Caribbean Unity

The label has supported Afro‑Caribbean music festivals for over 30 years, including the Chicago Music Awards and Festival of Life.

🏙️ Chicago Community

Flowers has been a pillar in Chicago's urban music scene, advocating against gun violence and mentoring young artists.

✦ CONNECT WITH MANATEE

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(312) 226-9034 about.me/manatee.records

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