Daniel "Dee Nasty" Efferne began his DJ'ing career back in 1981 after discovering Hip-Hop back in 1979. By 1985, he was already forming a formidable reputation both promoting and producing Hip Hop music. By 1987 he became internationally recognized at the World DMC Championships. He was also DMC Champion of France from 1986 to 1988. He followed up with becoming the European DMC Champion in 1990. He has continued to work in the French Hip-Hop scene featuring prominently on many releases.