Stewart Essence began his music career in the mid 1980s playing Electro, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul and Disco music in pubs, clubs and bars across London. When dance music from the USA began to break ground and evolve in the UK in the late 80s Stewart began organising events in the capital under the guises: 'Hav' Sum a That' and Elusivewax. Having toured the globe throughout the 90s he began a 10 year residency at the infamous THE END nightclub in London in 1999 and a 2 year residency at New York's Filter 14 club from 2004-06. Stewart also has a number of successful productions, edits and remixes under his belt and he continues to provide a definitive sound for his audiences.

There are many cultural movements in music have a legacy as influential as house music. It’s origins trace back to the underground clubs of Chicago and New York in the late 70s. Club culture came from the disco era that was thriving, and DJs were experimenting with new ways of mixing their sets to keep people dancing. Early mixing and remixing techniques gave new life to dance music in the dying disco era. And a unique sound coined house music emerged in Chicago. The exact origins of the name are unclear, but many say house music was named after The Warehouse nightclub in Chicago’s South Side. Chicago and new York record stores would attract fans of the emerging sound by labelling dance records as played at The Warehouse and Paradise Garage which became the` birth of house music.

The key element about being a DJ is playing one’s style of music and working with the many DJs he has met and worked with in his career. There are too many to mention however, staying in contact with them has helped his professional and social friendships grow.

Stewart continues to tour the globe playing the finest selection of underground music.