the same year marot formed terra firma management (not to be confused with the terra firma that purchased emi records in 2002). his first three clients were paul oakenfold, richard ashcroft and lemon jelly. he managed oakenfold until 2010. in 2006 he was approached by yusuf islam (cat stevens) with a view to helping him restart his career. islam's first album in 28 years was "an other cup".