Early career
Inspired by his father John Phantasm (and consequently the music he heard playing at home when he was young), Eskimo started producing his own music in the studio from the age of 9 but did not begin DJing worldwide until he was 13. Wrapped up in the life of DJing, Eskimo did not return to the studio until he was 15, which was when he 'wanted to get back into the producing part of it since the music was getting more technical'. Not until then did he start producing under the name of Eskimo. The name was chosen because it bears no connection 'to the product'. At age 17 he released his first album Can You Pick Me Up.
Eskimo’s tunes begin to show up in the sets of psy trance DJs across the globe. By the time he performed his first live set, his repertoire had trebled. His many remixes from this time - some still unreleased due to copyright wrangles - included Infected Mushroom and Skazi, but it was his unofficial remix of The Prodigy "Voodoo People" that was most popular.
In summer 2004, Eskimo released his second artist album "Take A Look Out There" which included the well-known "Party Pooper", a track sampling the police shutting down a free party. November 2005 saw the release of Balloonatic Part One. Balloonatic Part Two followed in September 2006.
The Megaband
Eskimo is currently working on a project called 'The Megaband' which involves a collaboration with Israeli psy-trance duo Void (Oren Emanuel & Tamir Regev). After realising that they viewed music in the same light, John, Oren and Tamir worked together in the studio under a new name and co-produced their first track 'MTV' (Hello Moto), which was subsequently released in Void's Music With More Muscle compilation album. MTV received a very positive reception and was regularly played on some of the world's most renowned dancefloors throughout 2008. Thanks to its popularity in both clubs and YouTube, The Megaband firmly placed their name on the map.
Drawing influences from the likes of The Prodigy, Justice, The Sex Pistols and Led Zeppelin, The Megaband's style combines a multitude of genres, ranging from electronic rock and electro to punk rock. Some fans have been critical of The Megaband's new style; it is understood that these fans expected to hear sounds similar to the psy-trance that Eskimo and Void are well known for, whereas The Megaband never intended to sound like this.
The Megaband's debut album, Propaganda, is yet to be released and has been long-promised. However, an official release date has now been set for April 2010. The 'music' page on their website includes short playable demos and gives an indication of the tracks that could be seen on the album.
JOYRYDE
In 2015, Eskimo primarily produced bass-heavy house music solo under the name JOYRYDE. He has released all free downloads so far, such as "Flo" and "Speed Trap".
MERCY
Joyryde Lyrics
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Working it out for you
You have some problems
You need God to solve 'em
You get down on your knees and pray
When is he coming through
When will he answer you
Well it may not be right away
But in the meantime
Just ease your mind
And a positive attitude
And while you're waiting
Start praising
He is gonna see you through
Here's what you got to do
Praise him
Feel your [?]
Praise him till your situation turns around
You've gotta lift your voice and say
Hallelujah anyway
Hallelujah anyway
Come on
So much is going on
What's taking God so long?
I feel I'm stuck against the wall
Pressure on every side
So many nights you cry
You wonder if he heard your call
You've got to trust him
Be patient
He's working behind the scenes
Just keep rejoicing
Start dancing
He's given you the victory
Show him that you believe
Praise him
Feel your [?]
Praise him till your situation turns around
You've gotta lift your voice and say
Hallelujah anyway
Hallelujah anyway
Come on
Lift your voice and say - ha-
Lift your voice and say
Hallelu- yeah
Come on
The lyrics to Joyryde's "Mercy" are all about maintaining a positive attitude and praising God in the face of adversity. The song is meant to be inspirational, encouraging listeners to focus on the good and stay hopeful even in difficult times. The opening lines speak to the idea that everyone has problems and that sometimes you need God to help you through them. The lyric "you get down on your knees and pray" is a reference to the act of praying to God, a common practice among many religious people as a way of seeking guidance and support.
The song's chorus urges listeners to continue praising God even when things seem tough. The repeated refrain of "Hallelujah anyway" is a reminder that even if things don't go as planned or as quickly as you'd like, it's important to stay optimistic and express gratitude to God for all that he has done. The second verse speaks directly to the frustration many may feel when they believe God is taking too long to intervene in their lives. The lyric "what's taking God so long?" speaks to the often-unanswerable question of why bad things happen to good people.
Overall, the message behind "Mercy" is one of hope, positivity, and faith. Joyryde's lyrics encourage listeners to keep going, to keep trusting in a higher power, and to keep finding reasons to praise even in the midst of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oooo, yeah
An expression of excitement or anticipation
Working it out for you
Doing something for your benefit
You have some problems
You are facing issues or challenges
You need God to solve 'em
You require divine intervention to overcome these problems
You get down on your knees and pray
You express your faith by praying
When is he coming through
When will your prayers be answered?
When will he answer you
You desire a response from God
Well it may not be right away
You need to be patient for a response
But in the meantime
While waiting for an answer
Just ease your mind
Relax and don't worry
And a positive attitude
Think positively
And while you're waiting
During the waiting period
Start praising
Express gratitude and worship
He is gonna see you through
God will help you overcome your problems
Here's what you got to do
Instructions on what you need to do
Praise him
Express gratitude and worship
Feel your [?]
Experience a spiritual connection
Praise him till your situation turns around
Worship until there's a change in your circumstances
You've gotta lift your voice and say
Speak words of praise and worship
Hallelujah anyway
Even if you're facing challenges, still worship God
Hallelujah anyway
Even if you're facing challenges, still worship God
Come on
A call to action or encouragement
So much is going on
A lot of things are happening
What's taking God so long?
Why is it taking time to see results?
I feel I'm stuck against the wall
I feel trapped or helpless
Pressure on every side
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed
So many nights you cry
Expressing sadness or frustration about a situation
You wonder if he heard your call
Doubting if God is listening
You've got to trust him
Believe in God's plan
Be patient
Be willing to wait
He's working behind the scenes
God is working even if you can't see it
Just keep rejoicing
Keep expressing gratitude and worship
Start dancing
Expressing joy and happiness
He's given you the victory
God has given you the ability to overcome
Show him that you believe
Demonstrate your faith
Lift your voice and say - ha-
Speak with enthusiasm
Lift your voice and say
Speak out loud
Hallelu- yeah
A joyful expression of worship
Come on
A call to action or encouragement
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chels B
Lyrics
Oooo, yeah
Working it out for you
You have some problems You need God to solve 'em
You get down on your knees and pray
When is he coming through When will he answer you
Well it may not be right away
But in the meantime
Just ease your mind
And a positive attitude
And while you're waiting
Start praising
He is gonna see you through Here's what you got to do
Praise him Feel your [?]
Praise him till your situation turns around
You've gotta lift your voice and say Hallelujah anyway Hallelujah anyway
Come on
So much is going on
What's taking God so long?
I feel I'm stuck against the wall Pressure on every side So many nights you cry
You wonder if he heard your call You've got to trust him
Be patient
He's working behind the scenes Just keep rejoicing
Start dancing He's given you the victory
Show him that you believe
Praise him Feel your [?]
Praise him till your situation turns around
You've gotta lift your voice and say Hallelujah anyway Hallelujah anyway
Come on
Lift your voice and say - ha- Lift your voice and say Hallelu- yeah Come on
JOYRYDE
my new video 'THRILL' out now. https://youtu.be/kaEoLKjs32A
really hope you enjoy it this one. #THRILL #BRAVE
Tyler Dobson
people who reply still listen to og joyryde music
nocantry
You came to Hawaii but didn't play this in your set. I needed Mercy, and you gave me a warehouse. It was still amazing though. Love you man!
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❤️🔥🔥🔥
Nichoneil
I cant find a SINGLE thing that I DONT like about this song. Hits so damn hard, and love female vocals, and its got the UK Garage vibes thrown in there, pure perfection.
Antony S
Nichoneil agree..it is absolutely perfect.
nocantry
Ffr! Legendary banger.
Sium
JOYRYDE style
HOWÆRD
I’m gonna play this at church ⛪️ ❤
ARI
JOYRYDE is so underrated! You should have at least 50mil on this track for the sake of creativity! :D