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Inspired by his father’s musical background and the sounds of disco, reggae, and R&B embraced by his friends, he began crafting mix‑tapes in his teens—humorously dubbing his bedroom “Curry Wood Studios.” After working odd jobs, he caught a break remixing “Hey Jamalo” for Oriental Star Agencies in 1989, leading to his debut album Wham Bam in 1990 and collaborations with the legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan on Magic Touch in 1991.\n\nStylistically, Sagoo became a cornerstone of the Asian Underground movement, blending traditional Indian melodies with Western club rhythms. His 1994 compilation Bollywood Flashback broke new ground, becoming a remix phenomenon and earning airplay on UK national radio. He followed this with Rising from the East in 1996, which featured tracks like “Dil Cheez” and “Tum Bin Jiya,” earning chart presence and a rare performance on Top of the Pops. 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