Funkerman, known to his postman as Ardie van Beek, (born 1975, Breda, The Netherlands), is a well known DJ/producer and founder of Flamingo Recordings.
From his first love of pioneering US hip hop, through obsessive crate digging for classic soul, Disco and Funk, to riding on the first waves of US house; he has always been on a quest to find, make and play new and exciting music.
Whilst spinning at the Spock club in Breda in the mid nineties he was also starting to produce and promote music, while working in local record store, Magik. Being surrounded by the records he loved gave him an insight to the dance music industry as well as keen sense of how music moved people, and he quickly became a A&R manager; working at the heart of the burgeoning Dutch scene.
Through years of hard work DJ-ing and producing, Funkerman established himself internationally, and by 2004 he decided it was time to capitalise on his success, so he founded Flamingo Recordings, with fellow producer Raf and DJ/producer Fedde le Grand.
In the six years since, the label has gone from strength to strength, releasing some of the biggest house tracks of recent times, like Funkerman's 'Speed Up' , Ida Corr's 'Let me think about it', Fedde le Grand's 'Put Your Hands Up For Detroit' and their collaboration on '3 Minutes To Explain'.
Flamingo Recordings has of course also been the outlet for his own prolific discography. In 2005 Funkerman topped the Dutch club charts with 'Rule the Night' and 'The One', with the latter getting support from leading DJ's worldwide and appearing on numerous compilations.

PhanToMxx
30-01-2012 16:03

more updates?
alxrau
24-01-2012 00:20

care e treaba ?
admin
20-01-2012 01:39

halfway to summer
Svet
11-01-2012 10:14

Amazin Felix Da Housecat xxxx
mathiasbech
08-01-2012 21:12

#165 Robert Dietz, bringing the ibiza summer vibes on a cold, dark sunday evening
latema
07-01-2012 18:08

cannot wait till full set of Mark Knight and D.Ramirez!! :)
roby_djs
07-01-2012 11:41

you're right.... benjy_28 :-??
Junkysta
07-01-2012 07:17

morning everyone:D what up ?
benjy_28
06-01-2012 22:26

playing 0:40....
benjy_28
06-01-2012 22:22

no, roby_djs, this is not track.....
Jeff Vaz
06-01-2012 20:04

WEEKEND + DANCETRIPPIN TV & DANCEFLOOR TIME = PERFECT!!!!
roby_djs
06-01-2012 17:40

ceau ceao Burny what.s up...
roby_djs
06-01-2012 17:39

Tom Budden
Choco Swing
Timid Boys Play With The Bass Remix~~~benjy_28 this is the track #235 -- De La Swing
BuRnY
06-01-2012 14:28

salutareeee
benjy_28
05-01-2012 21:34

name this track 0:00 - 3:45 set DJ set episode #235 -- De La Swing
benjy_28
05-01-2012 21:32

hello
will'ho
05-01-2012 03:05

bonne année!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dowein366
04-01-2012 09:07

Happy New year from Bulgaria :)
god0
02-01-2012 23:32

pace salute a tutti.
heelfliper
02-01-2012 15:10

A new year with hot Tech - house!!!That`s what I wish....Have fun!!!

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