REGGAE / DUB / DANCEHALL / HIPHOP

Recorded live on 18/02/2018 at Bob Marley Beach in Bull Bay, Jamaica

Vaughn Benjamin (August 13, 1969 – November 4, 2019) was a legendary reggae artist known for his prolific output, deeply intellectual lyrics, and spiritual presence. In 1989, Vaughn and his brother Ron Benjamin formed Midnite in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. The band became a cornerstone of modern roots reggae, known for its "naked and raw" sound and meditative, hours-long live performances. In 2015, the band transitioned into Akae Beka, a name taken from the Book of Enoch. Vaughn continued his prolific career under this name until his death. Throughout his career, he released over 70 original albums and recorded more than 1,500 songs, often without pre-written lyrics. Vaughn’s lyrics covered a vast range of subjects, including Rastafari spirituality, social commentary, political issues, economics, agriculture, and sacred geometry. He was noted for his ethereal, chanted vocals that many described as "spiritual" or "ancestral". Often referred to as "The Teacher" or a "Modern Day Prophet," he is widely considered one of the most influential figures in contemporary roots reggae.

Jimmy Cliff (born James Chambers; July 30, 1944 – November 24, 2025) was a pioneering Jamaican musician and actor credited with introducing reggae to a global audience. Cliff starred as Ivanhoe Martin in the landmark Jamaican film. "The Harder They Come," which is widely regarded as the catalyst for reggae’s international popularity.

Max Romeo (born Maxwell Livingston Smith on November 22, 1944) was a seminal Jamaican singer and songwriter who defined the sound of roots reggae. He began his career in the mid-1960s with the vocal group The Emotions. In 1968, he achieved international notoriety with the suggestive hit "Wet Dream." Despite being banned by the BBC, it reached the UK Top 10 and cemented his image as the "Original Rude Boy". By the early 1970s, he shifted his focus toward Rastafarianism and social justice. His track "Let the Power Fall on I" was adopted as the 1972 campaign anthem for Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley.

Cocoa Tea (born Colvin George Scott, September 3, 1959) was a legendary Jamaican reggae and dancehall singer known for his smooth tenor vocals and socially conscious lyrics. He emerged in the early 1980s, gaining his stage name from his affinity for "cocoa tea" (Jamaican hot chocolate). His first major hits included "Rocking Dolly" and "I Lost My Sonia" (1983). A devout Rastafarian since 1985, his music often addressed global issues. Notable tracks include "Rikers Island" (addressing the prison system) and the controversial "Oil Ting" and "No Blood For Oil," which were banned in some regions for their commentary on the Gulf War.

The Steam Lounge mixtape series is a collaboration of Steam Team JA out of Kingston, Jamaica and True Lion Sound from Cologne, Germany. Mixed and recorded live by Selecta Jahkeem in Kingston, it's the result of a five-year long journey through the local music scene featuring upcoming Artists like Azizzi Romeo, Aza Lineage, Eesah and more.

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1 - Intro

2 - Skip Marley – Higher Place ft. Bob Marley

3 - Skip Marley – That's Not True ft. Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley

4 - Jahdan Blakkamoore – General (dubplate)

5 - Jahdan Blakkamoore – Queen Of The Forest (dubplate)

6 - Ily Culcha & Isaac Faith – Steamers (exclusive)

7 - Amlak Redsquare – Kush (exclusive)

8 - Aza Lineage – Wu-Tang Medley (exclusive)

9 - Kazam Davis – 400 Years (dubplate)

10 - Zolile "Zoro" Matikinga – Steam Jam (exclusive)

11 - Zolile "Zoro" Matikinga – Inity (dubplate)

12 - Crosby Bolani – Heart Of A Lion (dubplate)

13 - Kenzic – Lion Heart (dubplate)

14 - Azizzi Romeo – Age Of Truth (dubplate)

15 - Azizzi Romeo – Grow My Dread (dubplate)

16 - Ela & Tonton Alex – Time (dubplate)

17 - Dexta Malawi – Woke Up This Morning (dubplate)

18 - Yaadcore – Ready Now (dubplate)

19 - Micah Shemaiah & Rassi Hardknocks – Legal (dubplate)

20 - Lila Iké – Where I'm Coming From

21 - Derajah – Prayer (dubplate)

22 - Jah Cure – Marijuana ft. Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley

23 - Levi Myaz – Champion Bubbler (exclusive)

24 - Eesah & Silkki Wonda – Black Marcus (dubplate)

25 - Micah Shemiah – Tewahedo ft. Kazam Davis, Exile Di Brave, T.J. aka Likkle Briggie & Keteis Oyonde