Funkerman

Funkerman, born Ardie van Beek in Breda, Netherlands, in 1975, has established himself as a prominent figure in the house music scene. His career as a DJ, record producer, and remixer began in the 1990s and continues to the present day. In 2004, he co-founded Flamingo Recordings with Raf Jansen and Fedde le Grand, a label that has released numerous tracks in the electronic dance music genre. His early work gained traction, leading to significant milestones in Dutch and international music. In 2005, Funkerman achieved success in the Dutch club charts with tracks such as “Rule the Night” and “The One.”

His collaboration with Fedde Le Grand under the alias “F to the F,” resulted in “Wheels In Motion” in 2007, which reached the Dutch Top 40, Mega Single Top 100, and Mega Top 50. The same year marked his international breakthrough with “Speed Up,” a track that garnered attention and eventually led to a signing with the UK-based label Defected Records. This track was also featured as a downloadable song on the Xbox 360 karaoke game ‘Lips.’ In 2008, he released “3 Minutes To Explain,” another collaboration with Fedde Le Grand, and delivered several remixes. A significant career progression occurred in May 2011 when Funkerman and Raf Jansen signed an exclusive publishing deal with Sony ATV, subsequently launching a new record label, Can You Feel It Records.

Demonstrating his continued relevance and collaborative spirit, Funkerman co-produced “Where Is Here Now” with Hardwell, featuring I-Fan, which was included on Hardwell’s debut album ‘United We Are’ in January 2015. His extensive discography includes an album, ‘House for All,’ released in 2010, and a long list of singles and EPs, as well as numerous remixes for artists such as Sugababes, Ida Corr, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. These achievements underscore his sustained impact and influence within the house music genre over several decades.