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Ruth Joy
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Biography
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Ruth Joy is a British singer and songwriter who came to prominence with the Sheffield group Krush, contributing vocals and writing to their 1987 single House Arrest. The record placed her at the meeting of British dance music, electronic production and pop songwriting.
Her solo recordings included Don’t Push It, produced by Mantronix and released in 1989, followed by singles including Feel and Pride and Joy. Her album sessions also involved Carl McIntosh of Loose Ends and Aswad. Official chart records document UK singles appearances for Don’t Push It, Soul Power and Feel.
Reviewed 2026-09-07Selected sources
- AllMusic — Ruth JoyKrush, writing and vocals, solo recordings and collaborators.
- Official Charts — Ruth JoySingle titles and release chronology.
