M-D-Emm were an English

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trio which consisted of Dave Lee, Emmanuel Cheal (a.k.a. Mike Cheal) and

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. The group's name is a combination of each member's first names; Mark, Dave and Emmanuel. Five of their singles charted on the

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between 1988 and 1992. The group disbanded c. 1990, with Ryder continuing the name as a solo act until 1993. After M-D-Emm, Dave Lee found success as a DJ and producer under numerous aliases including Joey Negro, Jakatta, Doug Willis, Raven Maize, Prospect Park and Sessomatto as well as being part of the Sunburst Band. His most successful releases include " American Dream", "

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", "

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" and "

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". Mark Ryder also continued as a DJ and producer, releasing records under numerous aliases in the

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, house and

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genres on his Strictly Underground label. Among his best known releases is the garage track "

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Discography

Singles

*"Don't Stop, We're So Hot" (1988), Airplay Records/

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*"Get Busy (It's Partytime!)" (1988), Republic Records - UK #100 *"Playin' with Fire" (1988), Republic Records - UK #98 *"1666 / Get Acidic" (1988),

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*"Fanning the Flames" (1988), Republic Records *"Get Hip to This!" (featuring Nasih) (1989), Republic Records - UK #86 *"Get Down" (1991), Strictly Underground - UK #55 *"Move Your Feet" (1992), Strictly Underground - UK #67 *"Splif Up & Chill Out" (1992), Strictly Underground *"Got Any Hardcore?" (1992), Strictly Underground *"Fly Free" (featuring Michelle Barratt) (1993), Strictly Underground *"Energy Rush (The Mixes)" (1993), Strictly Underground *"The Bootleggers" (1993), Strictly Underground

References

External links

* English electronic music groups English house music groups British musical trios Acid house groups English DJs Musical groups established in 1988 Record production trios {{UK-band-stub