Carl Cox, the world’s best known techno DJ, live artist and producer, founder of Awesome Soundwave, Intec, 23rd Century and many other labels, is an innovator and originator from the early days of rave to the world’s biggest festivals of today. Meanwhile, Perry Farrell, lead singer of the legendary Jane’s Addiction and Porno for Pyros, is a songwriter extraordinaire, DJ and founder of the famous Lollapalooza festivals. Both have come together to write and produce JOYA. In an unprecedented collaboration, two of the world’s pre-eminent artists from completely different genres have created a gorgeous and powerful song in JOYA!
JOYA
In a true blend of styles and sensibilities, the duo has created a song with a deep and resonant message of hope. This message is so relevant in these times and any time, for that matter. Joya is a singular gem in its uplifting sound. It features a powerful and melodic lyrical exploration of what it means to explore our humanity, community, and the joy of dancing.
“It means the world to me that we’re making people so happy with our music.. Joyaaaaaah!”
Perry Farrell
Carl Cox
When you talk about the heart, soul, and thunderous beat of electronic music, you are talking about Carl Cox. The man is not just a DJ; he is a force of nature and a global ambassador of positivity! This is the maestro whose legendary grin is as famous as his seamless, high-octane sets. He ignites dancefloors from Ibiza to Melbourne, making every single night a historic event.
For over four decades, Carl Cox has been delivering the gospel of groove, relentlessly pushing the boundaries of techno, house, and everything in between. He didn’t just witness the evolution of dance culture—he engineered it! From his early days pioneering the sound of acid house to his iconic residency at Space Ibiza. This fourteen-year run became legendary. He has consistently proven why he is, hands down, one of the most respected and loved figures in the industry.
Perry Farrell
Perry Farrell isn’t just a frontman; he’s the visionary, the ringleader, and the glitter-drenched shaman. He who ripped the rulebook of rock ‘n’ roll right in half. With Jane’s Addiction, he didn’t just start a band—he engineered a sonic, psychedelic, and sublime revolution. This crew fused raw punk fury with progressive ambition, dirty funk grooves, and a dose of artistic chaos. They proved that rock could be heavy, sensitive, and absolutely stunningly weird all at once.
From the moment they burst onto the scene in the mid-’80s, Jane’s Addiction—with Perry’s iconic, soaring vocals and wild theatricality—became the essential blueprint for the entire alternative rock movement. They are the beautiful, complicated heart of the underground. This group bled into the mainstream. And as if that weren’t enough, Perry Farrell is also the genius who gave the world Lollapalooza.