His first break came in 1996 when David Bowie heard him play and immediately offered him the support slot on his ‘Earthling Tour’. After returning, Pathaan set up the label ‘Stoned Asia Music’ releasing compilations and signing artists like ‘Cosmic Rocker’ & ‘Ikarus’. Before going on a trip to India, Pathaan had given Talvin Singh a tape of a dj set and after he returned Singh offered him a residency in the now legendary Blue Note Cafe.