VAUGHN BENJAMIN TRIBUTE MIX

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.
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1 - Midnite – Before David (00:00:00)
2 - Akae Beka – Firmness (00:04:31)
3 - Midnite – Hemp Scroll (00:08:55)
4 - Akae Beka – See You Through (00:14:16)
5 - Akae Beka – Elixir (00:17:52)
6 - Midnite – To Them (00:21:52)
7 - Akae Beka – Chemistry (Kagm Mystory) (00:26:58)
8 - Midnite – Exalt the Crown (00:31:01)
9 - Midnite – A Healing (00:35:07)
10 - Vaughn Benjamin – Take Your Time (00:39:18)
11 - Akae Beka – Who Will Go For Us (00:42:45)
12 - Midnite – Lion Out Of Zion (00:46:29)
13 - Akae Beka, Micah Shemaiah – Aqueduct (00:50:34)
14 - Akae Beka, Kabaka Pyramid – Glory (00:53:39)
15 - Akae Beka, Protoje – Mek A Menshun (00:57:43)
16 - Akae Beka – Intertwine (01:01:15)
17 - Akae Beka, Zion I Kings – Great Nation (01:04:41)
18 - Akae Beka – Groove Stampede (01:08:32)
19 - Midnite, Lutan Fyah – When Jah Arise (01:12:25)
20 - Midnite, Pressure – Same I Ah One (01:16:13)
21 - Midnite – Torpedo (01:20:19)
22 - Akae Beka – Into Law (01:23:59)
23 - Intikana, Aza Lineage, Akae Beka, Stic – Meditation (01:27:42)
24 - Midnite – Black Congo (01:31:44)
25 - Midnite – Enter (01:36:12)
26 - Midnite – Lose Everything (01:39:58)
27 - Akae Beka – Chieftess of the Spices (01:43:30)
28 - Akae Beka – Homage to the Land (01:47:35)
29 - Akae Beka – All We Be (01:52:59)
30 - Akae Beka – Ideals of the Emperor (01:56:49)
31 - Akae Beka – Like Rhyme (02:01:40)
32 - Akae Beka – Charges (02:05:38)
33 - Akae Beka – Don't Feel No Way (02:08:47)
34 - Akae Beka – Resonance (02:13:31)
35 - Akae Beka, Chronixx – Black Carbon (02:17:43)
36 - Akae Beka, Tiken Jah Fakoly – Everything Bless (02:21:59)
37 - Akae Beka – Kind Words (02:27:07)
38 - Akae Beka – One Foot in Front (02:31:27)
39 - Akae Beka – Lifetime (02:35:24)
40 - Midnite – Calm the Day (02:39:37)
41 - Midnite – How I&I Carry On (02:43:12)
42 - Midnite – Strongly (02:47:19)
43 - Midnite – Jah Feed I (02:50:56)
44 - Midnite – Bazra (02:54:41)
45 - Midnite – Late Night Ghetto (02:59:17)
46 - Midnite – Propaganda (03:03:34)
47 - Midnite – Ras to the Bone (03:08:38)
48 - Midnite – Love The Life You Live (03:12:40)
49 - Midnite – Kaaba Stone (03:17:42)
50 - Midnite – Mama Africa (03:22:30)
51 - Midnite – Mongst I & I (SoundPonics Remix) (03:26:54)
52 - Midnite – Mongst I & I (03:30:21)
53 - Midnite – Mongst I & I (I Grade Dub Mix) (03:33:46)
54 - Midnite – Trodding On (03:37:48)