Paffendorf first hit the scene in 1998, when Ramon Zinker and Gottfried Engels released their debut single, Smile, followed by Ruf (Mich An) and Terminator II, winning them nationwide accolades from fans and critics alike. Paffendorf's debut full-length, Dance City, came out in 2000, and after issuing several more successful singles (Be Cool, Rhythm & Sex, Where Are You, among others), the group released Planet Dance in 2006. After Gottfried sadly passed away in 2015, Ramon did a new start together with Chris Schmitz, who will represent the Act now as a DJ.