Eric Sheridan Prydz is a
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and
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based in
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. The pronunciation of his surname is often questioned; it is pronounced "prids", but when under his alias,
Pryda, it is pronounced "pride-ah". In October 2011,
DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, where Prydz placed at #46 .
Personal life
Until recently, Prydz had only played shows in and around
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as he has a
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. In December 2008, Prydz was forced to cancel several dates in
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and
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after panic attacks prevented him from boarding the outbound flight.
On Armin van Buuren's radio show "A State of Trance" in February 2011, it was announced that Prydz recently became a father.
"E.P.I.C." Event
His debut live show called "EPIC" (Eric Prydz in Concert) was held on April 2nd, 2011 at the O2
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Academy Arena in London where he played most of his own production, as well as unfinished and upcoming tracks. The second show was at
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on July 29th and the third at the
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on November 26th.
Albums
Since 2005, Prydz has been working on an artist album. The first version of the album was originally planned for release in 2007, but after complications with the record label, he decided to cancel the release. In late 2009, Prydz told followers on his
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accounts that his album had been completed under the Pryda recordings and slated for a 2011 release.
Singles
Other charted songs
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Title |
Chart positions |
Album |
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| 2006 |
"Remember" (as Pryda) |
13 |
Pryda Vol.1 |
| 2007 |
"Genesis" (as Pryda) |
17 |
Pryda Vol. 2/Remixes |
Pryda
2004
- Human Behaviour / Lesson One
- Spooks / Do It
2005
- Nile / Sucker DJ
- Aftermath / The Gift
2006
- Shadows
- Remember / Frankfurt
2007
- Genesis
- Ironman / Madderferrys
- Muranyi / Balaton
- RYMD / Armed
- Europa / Odyssey
2008
- Evouh / Wakanpi / Rakfunk
2009
- Animal / Miami To Atlanta / Loaded
- Melo / Lift / Reeperbahn
- Waves / Alfon
2010
- Inspiration / RYMD 2010
- Viro / Emos
- M.S.B.O.Y. / The End
- Niton / Vega
- Illusions / Glimma
2011
- Mirage / Juletider / With Me
- 2Night
Cirez D
2004
- Control Freak / Hoodpecker
- Deep Inside
- Diamond Girl
2005
- Knockout / Lost Love
- Re-Match / B-Boy
- Teaser
2006
- Mouseville Theme
- Punch Drunk / Copyrat
2007
2008
- Läget?
- Stockholm Marathon / The Journey
2009
- The Tunnel / Raptor
- On Off / Fast Forward
2010
- Glow / On Off (Sébastien Léger
Sébastien Léger is a French house DJ and producer. Currently ranked 138 on The DJ List, his singles "Hit Girl", "Hypnotized" and "Aqualight" have become hit dance singles played in clubs across Europe.-Style and history:...
Remix)
- Bauerpost / Glow (In the Dark Dub)
- The Tumble / Exit
2011
- Full Stop
- Tomorrow / Sirtos Madness (with Acki Kokotos)
- Mokba
- Tear S**t Up [upcoming]
Remixes
2002
- Outfunk – Echo Vibes (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Star Alliance – PVC (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Par-T-One – I'm So Crazy (Eric Prydz Remix)
2003
- Harry's Afro Hut – C'mon Lady (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Outfunk – Lost in Music (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Steve Angello – Voices (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Snap! vs. Motivo – The Power of Bhangra (Eric Prydz Remix)
- M Factor – Come Together (Eric Prydz Remix)
- The Attic – Destiny (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Futureshock – Pride's Paranoia (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Oliver Lieb Presents: Smoked – Metropolis (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Pet Shop Boys
Pet Shop Boys are an English electronic dance music duo, consisting of Neil Tennant, who provides main vocals, keyboards and occasional guitar, and Chris Lowe on keyboards....
– Miracles (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Aloud – Sex & Sun (Eric Prydz Remix)
2004
- Duran Duran
Duran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
– Reach Up for the Sunrise (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Shapeshifters
The Shapeshifters are Simon Marlin and Max Reich, a house music production duo based in London, England. They have a recording contract with Defected Records, and were previously signed to Positiva...
– Lola's Theme (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Mutiny & Lorraine Cato – Holding On (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Alter Ego
Alter Ego is a German acid house music group, comprising Roman Flügel and Jörn Elling Wuttke. They achieved notability in 2004 with their track "Rocker", which became one of the year's defining dance anthems, especially in Europe, and getting played on rotation amongst the most popular electroclash...
– Rocker (Eric Prydz Remix)
2005
- Axwell
Axwell is a DJ, remixer, record producer and record label owner from Sweden. He is part of a three person group dubbed the Swedish House Mafia along with Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello...
– Feel the Vibe (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Howard Jones – And Do You Feel Scared? (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Eric Prydz & Adeva – In & Out (Eric Prydz Remix)
2006
- Switch – A Bit Patchy (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Paolo Mojo – 1983 (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Michael Jackson – Thriller (Eric Prydz Remix)
- *NSYNC - It's Gonna Be Me (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Duran Duran – Nice (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Double 99 – R.I.P. Groove (Cirez D Remix)
- Inner City – Good Life (Eric Prydz Edit)
2007
- Sven Väth
Sven Väth is a Frankfurt-based DJ who has produced an extensive range of work since his career began in 1982. From 1985, he was part of the band OFF which released the hit "Electrica Salsa" in 1986...
– The Beauty and the Beast (Eric Prydz Remix)
2008
- Christian Smith & John Selway – Total Departure (Cirez D Remix)
- Jim Rivers & Paolo Mojo – Ron Hardy Said (Eric Prydz Remix)
2009
- Sébastien Léger – The People (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris is a Scottish singer-songwriter, record producer and DJ. His gold-selling debut album, I Created Disco, was released in 2007 and contained the top ten singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls"...
– FlashbackFlashback is a song by Scottish electropop musician Calvin Harris taken from his second studio album Ready for the Weekend. The song was released in the UK on 2 November 2009. The song also features vocals from Ayah Marar.-Release and promotion:...
(Eric Prydz Remix)
2010
- Faithless
Faithless were a British electronica band consisting of Maxi Jazz, Sister Bliss and Rollo. The group is best known for their dance songs . Faithless recorded six albums. During their career they sold over 15 million records worldwide...
- Not Going Home (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Felix Da Housecat
Felix da Housecat is an American DJ and record producer, mostly known for house music and electroclash. His name was inspired by Felix the Cat....
- Thee Anthem (Eric Prydz Remix)
2011
- Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- Never Let Me Down Again"Never Let Me Down Again" is Depeche Mode's nineteenth UK single, released on August 24, 1987, and the second single for the then upcoming album Music for the Masses. A relatively moderate hit in the UK, at #22, it was a smash in West Germany, where it hit #2, and a Top 10 success in several other...
(Eric Prydz Remix)
- Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
- Personal Jesus"Personal Jesus" is Depeche Mode's 23rd UK single, released on August 29, 1989, and the first single from the album Violator. The single reached No. 13 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100...
(Eric Prydz Remix)
- Digitalism
Digitalism is a German electro house duo founded in 2004 in Hamburg and consisting of Jens "Jence" Moelle and İsmail "Isi" Tüfekçi. They are signed to French label Kitsuné Music, and have released four singles to date: "Idealistic", "Zdarlight", "Jupiter Room", and "Pogo"...
- Circles (Eric Prydz Remix)
- Guy J & Henry Saiz - Meridian (Pryda Remix)
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