Joy (Mark Ryder song) explained

Joy
Type:single
Artist:Mark "Ruff" Ryder
Released:2001
Recorded:2000
Genre:UK garage
Label:Relentless, Strictly Underground
Producer:Mark Ryder, Mike James
Chronology:Mark Ryder
Prev Title:It's Not Over
Prev Year:1998
Next Title:Booyaka Beats
Next Year:2000

"Joy" is a song by English electronic musician Mark Ryder, released as a single in 2001. It contains samples from Soft Cell's version of "Tainted Love",[1] and features vocals from Special MC and Heidi Rydquist. The song reached the UK top 40, peaking at No. 34 on the UK Singles Chart, and also reached No. 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart in early 2001.

In November 2016, UK duo Gorgon City compiled a list of their top UK garage songs for Billboard, with "Joy" at #28.[2]

Track listing

UK 12"
  • A1. "Joy" (Original Version)
  • A2. "Joy" (Rapapella)
  • B1. "Joy" (Ruff Ryder Garage Remix)
  • B2. "Joy" (Waveform Breakbeat Remix)

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Mark Ryder's 'Joy' - Discover the Sample Source. WhoSampled.
    2. The 31 Best UK Garage Songs Ever. November 22, 2016. Billboard.
    3. Web site: Official UK Dance Singles Chart (25 March 2001 - 31 March 2001). Official Charts Company.