Mark Ryder (musician)

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]

Mark Ryder
Birth name	Mark James Rydquist
Also known as	Mark "Ruff" Ryder DJ Scoobie DJ Dubz
Origin	Romford, London
Genres	UK garage house drum and bass breakbeat hardcore
Occupation(s)	Record producer DJ musician
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Strictly Underground Relentless
Associated acts	Dave Lee Mike James M-D-Emm

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.

External links

• Mark Ryder discography at Discogs