Joel Corry and RAYE open up about working with David Guetta on new track ‘BED’
A trio of dance music powerhouses!
Mega producer Joel Corry and popstar RAYE have opened up about working together on their new track 'BED' with superstar DJ David Guetta.
The epic dance collab is the follow up to last year’s record-breaking number one single 'Head & Heart’ featuring MNEK.
The pair caught up with Jordan Lee on Hits Radio to chat about the new music and working together.
Joel said, “The first time I met RAYE in the studio, we just instantly clicked and I just knew that I wanted to work with her so much.”
‘BED’ was initially thought up by RAYE, who came up with the lyric and David Guetta last year. It was later passed to Joel.
He added, “You know when you hear something straight away and you know it’s just magic? I instantly fell in love with it.”
Joel and RAYE have never worked together before, but the singer-songwriter said she was blown away with the producer’s work ethic.
RAYE said, “I love him. We started the initial idea and it was just the chorus. If it wasn’t for Joel, that little idea would just be in a sea of demos. He heard it, took it, had a vision and literally went so IN. I have 17 masters! You’re only supposed to get one!”
“His attention to detail is insane. More nuts than any other dance producer I’ve ever worked with! Joel smashed it.”
‘BED’ is a perfect pop banger and is the perfect tonic to the last 12 months and an exciting summer in 2021.
Joel said, “It’s good vibes all round. Hopefully we’re going to have a summer again so it’s perfect timing.”
So, can we expect to see Joel and RAYE appearing at a club in Ibiza soon?
“I’ve already been invited on the WhatsApp group!” confessed Joel.
RAYE, who has worked with David Guetta previously, said, “Me and David do a writing camp at his house once a year and we’ve made songs and then played them to his ridiculous audiences on the same day! It’s nuts. Joel – we’re going to have the best time in Ibiza!”
Take a look at Joel's career so far:
2013: Joel Corry starred in Geordie Shore
Joel starred in Geordie Shore until 2013 with his then-girlfriend Sophie Kasaei.
Joel Corry releases his fitness app
Joel set up his own personal training business with an app called Joel Corry PT.
2019: Joel Corry releases 'Sorry'
'Sorry' was one of the biggest hits around when it was released it 2019. The summer anthem was featured on Love Island and became the 'most Shazamed track in one day, with 41,000 Shazams'.
2019: Joel Corry appears at Hits Live
In an interview with us at Hits Live, Joel told us about his incredible Summer touring the world in places like Ibiza, Malia, Magaluf and Zante.
He said, "It's honestly been the most incredible Summer, I've been DJing in resorts like Zante, Malia, Managua, Ibiza, and it's been such a buzz because the tune has been massive out there. There's been loads of highlights over the Summer really, Ibiza is amazing, it's my favourite place in the world, so to watch it go off over the has just been incredible."
2020: Joel Corry releases 'Lonely'
'Lonely' was released on 24th January 2020 and it has been very successful for Joel.
'Lonely' reached Number 4 in the UK charts, the single has also been certified Gold in the UK moving 400,000 units!
It has also had more than 10 million views on YouTube since it was released in January 2020.
2020: Joel Corry's song featured at a car rave in Germany
During the lockdown we've all had to practice social-distancing, however in Germany they held a car rave for those who were missing a night out. Here Joel's song 'Lonely' got the crowd going.
Check out the video on Twitter
2020: Joel Corry and MNEK release 'Head & Heart'
Joel Corry and MNEK release 'Head & Heart' on 3rd July 2020 and shortly afterwards it goes to Number 1 in the UK.
2020: Joel Corry and MNEK's 'Head & Heart' certified Platinum
'Head & Heart' is certified Platinum in the UK making it Joel's third Platinum-selling single.
2021: Joel Corry releases 'BED' alongside RAYE and David Guetta
In February 2021, Joel Corry released the single 'BED' with RAYE and David Guetta!
2022: David Guetta, Joel Corry and Bryson Tiller released 'What Would You Do?"
On 18th March 2022, Joel Corry released his new song, a collab with David Guetta and singer Bryson Tiller called 'What Would You Do?'.
2022: Joel Corry appeared on Love Island
Becky wasn't the only famous face to appear in the 2022 series. DJ Joel Corry surprised Islanders with a set during the VIBE party.
2022: Joel Corry and Becky Hill released 'History'
Joel Corry and Becky Hill released 'History' in August 2022. Their collab had been teased for months, so fans were very happy to finally hear the finished song on 5th August.
2022: Joel Corry and Tom Grennan release 'Lionheart (Fearless)'
Joel Corry and Tom Grennan released 'Lionheart (Fearless)' in October 2022. The song's music video sees the pair being put through their paces at a military assault course.
2023: Joel Corry releases 'Dance Around It' with Caity Baser
In May 2023, Joel and Caity released their banger 'Dance Around It'. Speaking about the release of his song, Joel said: "'Dance Around It' has been killing it in my club sets. Working with Caity on this record has been so much fun, she's really talented and I love her energy. The track feels super fresh and it really shows off Caity's personality. I'm buzzing to 'Dance Around It' all summer!"
2023: '0800 Heaven' with Nathan Dawe and Ella Henderson
Joel Corry, Nathan Dawe and Ella Henderson released their banger '0800 Heaven' back in June 2023, followed by an acoustic version a month later. The trio's song was written by Nathan and Ella, with Ella telling us: "This has happened very, very fast. The next thing you know he's (Nathan) sent it to Joel, Joel rings me and he's like, 'I want to come on it, we've got to do it together', and then, here we are, it's happening! So, we're absolutely buzzing.
"It is a really fun record," she continued.
Joel Corry / Rita Ora - 'Drinkin''
Joel Corry and Rita Ora released 'Drinkin'' in September 2023. The banger was premiered while it was at a gig in Ibiza.
2023: Joel Corry releases his debut album 'Another Friday Night'
Joel Corry has released his debut album called 'Another Friday Night'. It was released on 6th October 2023. The album features his bangers from the last few years as well as new material.
2023: Joel Corry received a BRIT Billion Award
Joel Corry received a BRIT Billion Award for a billion UK streams. The DJ told his fans in a video: "I wanted to say a massive thank you to the BRITs for this BRIT Billion Award, one billion streams in the UK... that is absolutely incredible.
"Thank you to everyone that's streaming my music, I'm just so glad that you guys are loving the tunes, and honestly this is just more motivation for me to work harder and keep those bangers coming for you in 2024. Let's go!"
November 2024: Joel Corry performs at Hits Radio Live Birmingham
In November 2024, Joel performed all his biggest hits at Hits Radio Live at Birmingham's bp pulse LIVE arena. He joined a line-up great musical talent including Tom Grennan, Olly Alexander, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Sigala, Tom Walker, Pixie Lott and Sugababes for the first night of the two-night event.
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