Felt inspired to do an improvised all-Japanese set during the Maxi Radio take-over with the Steppin' crew. 

Recorded on Saturday, July 6th, 2024 in Leiden.

If you'd like to know any of the tunes, drop it in the comments and I'll look it up for you.

Japanese set (Live at Maxi Radio, July 6th 2024)

DJ, promoter and full-time musicologist from Amsterdam.

Record label: Wicked Wax 
Community: Steppin' Into Tomorrow
Crew: Ghetto Funk Collective / EXG

For bookings or contact:
lucas.benjamin.music@gmail.com
www.lucas-benjamin.com

Born in the 80s in Newark, New Jersey, I grew up immersed in the vibrant culture of North Jersey, just 20 minutes from Manhattan. This region, known as the soul of house music, shaped my passion for dance, music, and community. Surrounded by icons like Lauryn Hill, Whitney Houston, and Wyclef Jean, my roots are deeply tied to the era when house music, gospel, and soul fused into a movement.

As a club kid in the ’90s, I was a regular at NYC and Jersey house/techno venues, soaking in the energy of places like Soundfactory, Tunnel, Limelight, Exit to name a few. The sounds of legends like Tony Humphries and Kerri Chandler were the soundtrack to my teenage years, fueling my love for house music and inspiring my journey as a DJ, dancer, and aspiring producer.

Now based in Frankfurt for over 15 years, I co-founded Houseaholics, where I organize events like house dance workshops, community jams, and club nights that celebrate the essence of house culture. Whether I’m spinning tracks, producing beats, or bringing people together on the dance floor, my goal is to keep the soul of house alive—one groove at a time.

New Jersey gave house music its heart, and I’m proud to carry that legacy forward, blending my roots with global influences to create a sound that moves people everywhere.

Japanese set (Live at Maxi Radio, July 6th 2024)

Lucas Benjamin