"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.
| "Joy" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Mark "Ruff" Ryder | ||||
| Released | 19 March 2001 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Genre | UK garage | |||
| Label | Relentless, Strictly Underground | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ed Cobb, Mark Ryder | |||
| Producer(s) | Mark Ryder, Mike James | |||
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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
edit- UK 12"
- A1. "Joy" (Original Version)
- A2. "Joy" (Rapapella)
- B1. "Joy" (Ruff Ryder Garage Remix)
- B2. "Joy" (Waveform Breakbeat Remix)
Charts
edit| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| UK Singles (OCC)[3] | 34 |
| UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[4] | 1 |
References
edit- ^ "Mark Ryder's 'Joy' - Discover the Sample Source". WhoSampled.
- ^ "The 31 Best UK Garage Songs Ever". Billboard. November 22, 2016.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "Official UK Dance Singles Chart (25 March 2001 - 31 March 2001)". Official Charts Company.
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