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Mark Ryder (musician)

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Mark Ryder
Birth nameMark James Rydquist
Also known as
  • Mark "Ruff" Ryder
  • DJ Scoobie
  • DJ Dubz
OriginRomford, London
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Occupations
Years active1988–present
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Mark Ryder (born Mark James Rydquist) is an English electronic musician, producer and DJ. His best-known release is the UK garage single "Joy" (2001) which reached No. 34 on the UK Singles Chart[1] and number one on the UK Dance Chart.[2]

Biography

In 1988, Ryder founded his label, Strictly Underground Records. He was in the group M-D-Emm, which formed in 1988 and consisted of Ryder, Dave Lee (a.k.a Joey Negro) and Emmanuel Cheal, releasing house music. Along with his brother Mike James, also a producer, the duo have released records under several aliases. As a solo artist, Ryder has released many records since 1990 under numerous aliases in the breakbeat hardcore, drum and bass, house and UK garage genres. He has also released many mixed compilation albums on his Strictly Underground label.

References

  1. ^ "MARK RYDER | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com.
  2. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40 | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com.