Stewart Essence began his music career in the mid 80’s playing various contemporary styles including; hip-hop, soul, funk, disco and dub in pubs and bars in London. As dance music evolved in the UK in the late 80’s Stewart embraced Garage and House music and began organising parties across the capital under the guises; Have some of That and Acid Dub. Stewart soon became a known on the London club scene for his infamous long deep disco and house sets. In the early 90’s he began collaborating with many DJ's and promoters including DJ Harvey, Sugarlump, Marbo, Richie Hawtin and The Dust Brothers, to name a few.

In 1994 when the Criminal Justice Bill was introduced, ‘to stop repetitive beats being played to crowds more than six people' he moved further into the global DJ underground club scene and ran successive nights at The Ministry of Sound, Legends, Bagleys and Turnmills. Stewart Essence created the brand name Elusivewax in the late nineties and began performing under the same name in nightclubs across the globe playing electronic music to many audiences. He also held a monthly residency at New York's Filter 14 club from 2004-06.

In 1999 he was asked to play with DJ Harvey at The End nightclub owned by Mr. C (The Shamen) and Layo Paskin (Layo and Bushwacka!). He brought the house down playing continuously for 7 hours. The next year he began a residency at the club working alongside; Sancho Panza, Darren Emerson, Sven Väth, Mr. C, Layo and Bushwacka!, Green Velvet, Dirty Vegas and Blonde. He also went on to play at the clubs 'Hidden Affairs' night on Sunday's.