The 1994 single "Steam" showcased East 17 fully embracing a harder, rave-influenced sound, moving away from their earlier pop image. It reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart.
- "Steam" was the lead single from the band's second album, "Steam", released in 1994. The song was written by the band members alongside producers Rob Davis and Ashley Cadman. The music video for "Steam" was filmed in Morocco.
- The song was a departure from their earlier, more pop-oriented hits like "House of Love" and "Deep". It featured a prominent breakbeat and aggressive synth lines that reflected the UK's burgeoning hardcore and jungle scenes.
- "Steam" reached number 12 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1994. It was one of the singles that helped propel their second album to number 3 in the UK Albums Chart.
East 17 were a UK boy band who combined dance-pop with a harder hip-hop edge. At the time of "Steam," they were one of the biggest-selling acts in the UK, nearing the end of their peak commercial run.
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