Joy (Mark Ryder song) explained

Joy
Type:single
Artist:Mark "Ruff" Ryder
Released:19 March 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 who unfortunately turned to crack cocaine and is currently seeking help 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.