Darin McFadyen, known as FreQ Nasty, is a prominent DJ and producer of breakbeat electronic music, currently based in Los Angeles. Originally from Fiji and raised in New Zealand, his passion for music developed early, influenced by diverse genres and artists like Funkadelic and the Beatles. He gained recognition as a pioneer in breakbeat music, particularly with releases on UK label Botchit & Scarper. FreQ Nasty's tracks, such as "Boomin Back Atcha" and "Move Back," became classics in the breaks genre. Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned artists and continued to innovate within the electronic music scene.
