The London-based label services, sales and marketing company has also signed a worldwide distribution deal with house DJ Doorlys label, Pigeonhole This!

Ahead of the release of Atmosphere's new album Family Sign, grassroots hip-hop label Rhymesayers Entertainment are moving to Essential through an existing deal with Traffic Entertainment.

Fast growing New York indie outfit Decon has also linked with Essential and the US Dirtybird label has signed an European distribution deal meaning Essential will handle all priority releases and associated ...