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Eric Prydz (born July 19, 1976) is a Swedish-American DJ and producer. On October 28, 2009, DJ Magazine announced the results of their annual Top 100 DJ Poll, with Ultra Records Prydz placed at #34.
Music careerIn 2004, Prydz released the single "Call on Me", which sampled Steve Winwood's single "Valerie". The single was a success and topped the UK singles charts for five weeks. The song also became number one in Germany, and remained on the German Top-100 single chart for six consecutive weeks.
He is also known for his cover remix of Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2)" entitled "Proper Education" and also for the songs "Re-Match" and "Europa".
He also released the summer 2008 single "Pjanoo" which has become a huge hit in the UK, reaching the number 2 position with only download sales.
His 2008 single "Pjanoo" was also used in the teaser tralier for Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tony an expansion for Grand Theft Auto IV.
Other projectsAside from producing music Prydz also runs the record labels Pryda, Pryda Friends, and Mouseville, which release most of his own music. On Pryda, he releases music as Pryda. On Mouseville, he produces under Cirez D.
Until recently, Prydz had only played shows in and around Europe as he has a fear of flying.
"Proper Education" was nominated for the 2008 Grammy for Best Remixed Recording.
DiscographyAlbums- 2004:Call on Me
- 2005:Woz Not Woz
- 2006:Pryda Vol
. 1
- 2007:Proper Education
- 2007:Pryda Vol. 2
- 2007:Remixes
- 2008:Pjanoo
- 2009:TBA
Singles*
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