Sunny Dee

I was just 14 when I played my very first DJ set. Little did I know back then just how big a part of my life music would become. And that was only the beginning.

It all began in 1998, when I took my first steps behind the decks as part of a DJ duo. Before long, our music took us from school parties to clubs, radio broadcasts and major open-air events. Those early years were filled with unforgettable moments, new experiences and memories that laid the foundation for everything that followed.

Our musical journey took an exciting new turn with Tony Beatz. Together, we formed Mad-Masterz – a new name on the Estonian dance music scene. It marked the beginning of a new chapter for us, bringing fresh ideas, new opportunities and the chance to take our music and performances to the next level.

One of our most memorable performances took place at Saku Suurhall, where we delivered a 30-minute show in front of nearly 5,000 people. But this was no ordinary DJ performance — during the show, we actually smashed a real vinyl turntable and a synthesizer right there on stage! It was absolute madness, giving the whole performance a character of its own and leaving us with memories that still make us smile today.

Dance Planet 7 in St. Petersburg was something truly special for Mad-Masterz. Nearly 40,000 people, an incredible atmosphere and some of the biggest names in dance music on the lineup, including one of the headliners, DJ Tiësto. I still remember the rush of stepping out in front of a crowd that size. We'd taken our music beyond Estonia and onto the stage of a major international event. Moments like that stay with you forever — they remind you why you fell in love with music in the first place.

This is what our website looked like back in 2006! Those were the days when having your own website was something pretty special for an artist. We used it to share the latest news, upcoming gigs, music charts and photos from our adventures. It might look a little old-school by today's standards, but back then, we were pretty damn proud of it! 😎

Alongside all the gigs, we spent countless hours in the studio. All that hard work led to the release of our 15-track album Who Cares, featuring songs like Ma Armastan Luuserit and Cold As Ice. We also produced remixes for Rolf Junior and Niki. It was a time when we had more ideas than hours in the day, and every new track inspired us to experiment with something different.

November 12, 2010. Kalevi Sports Hall, Tallinn. I still remember the night we held our very first Hard Nation event! Headlining was the legendary Dutch Hardstyle duo Showtek, who were at the top of their game back then. I also took to the stage that night alongside Tony Beatz and the other artists.

Looking back, it's pretty incredible to think that one night marked the beginning of Hard Nation's long history. Our first event, some huge names and memories that have stayed with me ever since. Who could have imagined back then just how far it would all take us!

Arena3 was our own nightclub in the Tallinn harbour, opened in 2011. In the EestiDJ.ee vote for 2012 it was voted Estonia’s best nightclub, and the glass trophy is still with me.

In the autumn of 2015, we brought one of the biggest names in Hardstyle, Frontliner, to the stage at Rock Café in Tallinn! It was a special night for us and another important chapter in Hard Nation's history. Seeing an international Hardstyle star perform at our own event, with the Estonian Hard Dance crowd going wild for his music — these were exactly the kind of moments we created Hard Nation for.

In Hard Nation's seventh year, we decided it was time to take things to a whole new level. We organized our first rave at Tallinn's legendary Kultuurikatel, and Hard Nation Raveolution was born – our biggest event to date!

Raveolution was much more than just another party for us. It was the result of years of hard work and one of the biggest milestones in Hard Nation's history. We'd reached a point we could only have dreamed of when we first started!

An unforgettable night at Club Privé in Tallinn, where I had the chance to share the stage with the legendary DJ Sash! His iconic hits have left a lasting mark on dance music history, and performing at the same event was a special experience for me. Definitely one of those nights I still look back on with a smile!

We celebrated this milestone with a proper party, joined by Dutch Hardstyle heavyweight Ran-D and MC Renegade.

My Hardstyle remix of Forget Me Too.

The Hard Nation line-up of April 18, 2025 included Da Tweekaz and my back-to-back set with Wildboy.

One of those photos you are glad someone took.

This is where most of my music comes to life. New ideas, long studio sessions and endless hours refining every sound. The next batch of Hardstyle Session 2 tracks is already on the hard drive, and work on new material is in full swing.

In 2026, we brought Dutch Hardstyle legend Brennan Heart to Hard Nation Special Rave. It was an incredible feeling to share the stage with him once again, and it marked the last time we performed on the same stage together.