The signing of Tempah, whose single Pass Out has been championed by Radio 1 taste-making DJs Tim Westwood, Annie Mac, Chris Moyles and Zane Lowe, is the latest in a string of deals the publisher has undertaken with prominent British garage, jungle and grime stars with others on board including Tinchy Stryder and Wiley.

The deal also unites Tempah with up-and-coming trackbuilder and producer Labirinth, whose work is controlled by the publishing company through its Stellar Songs joint venture with ...