Eric Prydz

Eric Prydz
Background information
Also known as Cirez D, Pryda, Moo, Fitzy, A&P Project, AxEr, Hardform, Dukes of Sluca, Groove System
Born July 19, 1976 (1976-07-19) (age 35)
Origin Täby, Stockholm, Sweden
Genres House, electro house, progressive house, tech house, techno
Occupations Musician, Producer, Disc Jockey
Instruments Turntables
Keyboard
Guitar
Years active 2001–present
Labels Pryda, Mouseville, Pryda Friends
Website ericprydz.tv

Eric Sheridan Prydz (born July 19, 1976) is a Swedish DJ and producer based in London, United Kingdom. The pronunciation of his surname is often questioned; it is pronounced "prids", but when under his alias, Pryda, it is pronounced "pride-ah".[1] In October 2011, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, where Prydz placed at #46 [2].

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Personal life

Until recently, Prydz had only played shows in and around Europe as he has a fear of flying. In December 2008, Prydz was forced to cancel several dates in Australia and New Zealand after panic attacks prevented him from boarding the outbound flight.[3]

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 Brixton Academy Arena in London where he played most of his own production, as well as unfinished and upcoming tracks. The second show was at Global Gathering on July 29th and the third at the Alexandra Palace on November 26th.

Discography

Albums

Since 2005, Prydz has been working on an artist album.[4] 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 Facebook and Twitter accounts that his album had been completed under the Pryda recordings.

Singles

Year Single Peak chart positions Album
UK BEL (FLA) FRA GER IRE NL SWE SWI
2004 "Call on Me" 1 4 1 1 1 10 1 2 Non-album singles
2007 "Proper Education" 2 2 10 4 9 4 7 12
2008 "Pjanoo" 2 8 21 34 7 3 6 31
2011 "Niton (The Reason)" 45 75 — 66 — 82 — —

Other charted songs

Year Title Chart positions Album
FIN
2006 "Remember" (as Pryda) 13 Pryda Vol.1
2007 "Genesis" (as Pryda) 17 Pryda Vol.2/Remixes

Pryda

2004
  • PRY001: Lesson One / Human Behaviour
  • PRY002: Do It / Spooks
2005
  • PRY003: Nile / Sucker DJ
  • PRY004: Aftermath / The Gift
2006
  • PRY004X: Aftermath (Paolo Mojo Remix)
  • PRY005: Remember / Frankfurt
2007
  • PRYLTD001: Genesis
  • PRY007: Rymd / Armed
  • PRY008: Ironman / Madderferrys
  • PRY009: Muranyi / Balaton
  • PRY010: Europa / Odyssey
2008
  • PRY011: Pjanoo / F12
  • PRY012: Evouh / Rakfunk / Wakanpi
2009
  • PRY013: Animal / Miami To Atlanta / Loaded
  • PRY014: Melo / Lift / Reeperbahn
  • PRY015: Waves / Alfon
2010
  • PRY016: Inspiration / Rymd 2010
  • PRY017: Viro / Emos
  • PRY018: M.S.B.O.Y. / The End
  • PRY019: Niton / Vega
  • PRY019.5: Illusions / Glimma
2011
  • PRY020: Mirage / With Me / Juletider
  • PRY021: 2Night

A&P Project

2003
  • Sunrize

Sheridan

2002
  • Sunlight Dancing
2002
  • Wants vs. Needs
2004
  • High On You

Moo

2002
  • Seashells
2003
  • Jonico (Moo & Luciano Ingrosso)

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
  • Horizons / Tigerstyle
2008
  • Läget?
  • Stockholm Marathon / The Journey
2009
  • The Tunnel / Raptor
  • On Off / Fast Forward
2010
  • Glow / On Off (Sébastien Léger Remix)
  • Bauerpost / Glow (In the Dark Dub)
  • The Tumble / Exit
2011
  • Full Stop
  • Tomorrow / Sirtos Madness (with Acki Kokotos)
  • Mokba
2012
  • 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 Pres. Smoked – Metropolis (Eric Prydz Remix)
  • Pet Shop Boys – Miracles (Eric Prydz Remix)
  • Aloud – Sex & Sun (Eric Prydz Remix)
2004
  • Duran Duran – Reach Up for the Sunrise (Eric Prydz Remix)
  • Shapeshifters – Lola's Theme (Eric Prydz Remix)
  • Mutiny & Lorraine Cato – Holding On (Eric Prydz Remix)
  • Alter Ego – Rocker (Eric Prydz Remix)
2005
  • Axwell – 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 – 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
2010
2011

References

  1. ^ "Interview where he states his title". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOoJp4KQkNY. Retrieved 2010-03-03. 
  2. ^ "Top 100 DJs". DJMag.com. http://www.djmag.com/top100djs/. Retrieved 2011-22-10. 
  3. ^ "Eric Prydz cancels Australian tour". Beatportal. http://www.beatportal.com/feed/item/eric-prydz-cancels-australian-tour/. Retrieved 2010-08-11. 
  4. ^ "Interview: Eric Prydz for Creamfields 2010". HousePlanet.DJ. http://www.houseplanet.dj/index.php/Interviews/Interview-Eric-Prydz-for-Creamfields-2010.html. Retrieved 2010-09-08. 

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