Bakermat facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bakermat
Background information
Birth name	Lodewijk Fluttert
Born	(1991-10-08) 8 October 1991 (age 33) Markelo, Netherlands
Genres	Electronic
Occupation(s)	DJ, record producer
Instruments	Keyboards
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Sony Music, Ultra Music, BeYourselfMusic, Big Top Amsterdam

Lodewijk Fluttert, known as Bakermat, is a DJ and music producer from the Netherlands. He was born on October 8, 1991. Bakermat's music is a cool mix of dance, soul, jazz, funk, gospel, and pop sounds.

Bakermat's Music Journey

Starting Out: Vandaag (2012-2013)

Bakermat began his music career while studying psychology at Utrecht University. He also worked as a DJ in his free time. In 2012, he released his first two music collections, called "Zomer" and "Vandaag".

The song "Vandaag" became very popular. It included a famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr. called "I Have a Dream". This song became a hit in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the UK. Later, in 2014, "Vandaag" earned a platinum record in many countries. This means it sold a lot of copies!

Bakermat's unique dance music style inspired many other artists. They started making similar music, often called 'melodic house' or 'tropical house'. Some of these artists include Klingande, Kungs, Lost Frequencies, and Kygo.

Live Shows and the Bakermat Live Band (2014-2015)

Bakermat often makes his DJ shows special by adding live music. He performs with musicians playing instruments like saxophones, violins, and drums. In 2014, he formed the 'Bakermat Live Band' with six musicians. This band helped him create exciting live tours.

In 2014, Bakermat performed at the famous Tomorrowland festival. He even hosted his own stage there, called 'Bakermat & Friends'. This stage became a regular part of Tomorrowland in the following years.

Bakermat started his first tour with the Bakermat Live Band. He sold out the Olympia concert hall in Paris very quickly. His Europe Tour also sold out, including a show at London's Brixton Academy.

He also made a remix for Labrinth's song "Jealous". Later, he released his own song, "Teach Me". This song used sounds from gospel, soul, blues, and jazz music. It even included parts of songs by the American gospel singer, Shirley Caesar.

Bakermat's Circus (2015-2016)

Koningsdag special

In 2015, Bakermat started a new project called Bakermat's Circus. He wanted to create special nights where artists could try new music. He also wanted the audience to have an amazing experience with music and atmosphere. He began these shows in Paris and then brought them to London.

Bakermat's Circus has traveled to many cities around the world. These include New York City, Amsterdam, Ibiza, and Rio de Janeiro. It has also hosted stages at big festivals like Tomorrowland. Bakermat even organizes his own 'Circus' festivals in Amsterdam. Many famous DJs have joined him at these shows, like Oliver Heldens and Robin Schulz.

Bakermat also started a monthly radio show called Bakermat's Circus. It was played on over 75 radio stations worldwide.

A famous event organizer, Duncan Stutterheim, praised Bakermat. He said Bakermat brought something "spectacular and refreshing" to the stage. He also noted that Bakermat didn't just play pre-recorded music during his shows. This led to Bakermat being invited to play at the Sensation event.

New Music: Living (2016)

Webster Hall 2016

In 2016, Bakermat released his Games music collection. One song from it, "Games Continued", became the anthem for Corona's Sunsets events. He celebrated this with a live rooftop show in London.

He also released another music collection called Ballade. This one mixed classical and pop music styles. Later that year, Bakermat released the song "Living", which featured Alex Clare. This song was used in several commercials, including for Suzuki.

In October 2016, Bakermat started his own record label called Big Top Amsterdam. He created it with his business partner, Bob van Wees.

More Hits: Baby and Matt Baker (2017-2018)

In 2017, Bakermat's live band performed at the Pukkelpop festival for over 8,000 people. While touring, Bakermat released his hit song "Baby". This song used parts of Thelma Houston's 1977 hit "Don't Leave Me This Way". "Baby" became popular in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.

In 2018, Bakermat and Peggy Gou became global ambassadors for the new Porsche Macan 2 car. They filmed a commercial in Berlin to introduce the car.

The Bakermat's Circus show also went to São Paulo, Brazil, in 2018. Over 4,000 people enjoyed the show there. Bakermat also brought his 7-piece live band back to Paris for a sold-out show.

He released the song "Partystarter" in 2018. This song was featured in commercials for Samsung Galaxy, Amazon, and McFit.

Bakermat also introduced a new character in his music videos: "Matt Baker". This is his dog alter ego, and his adventures appear in Bakermat's videos.

Baianá and Big Shows (2019)

Bakermat at Printworks

In 2019, Bakermat started a partnership with the Printworks venue in London. He brought his live band show there, and 4,500 people came to see it. This partnership continued until 2023.

After his first show in São Paulo, Bakermat returned to Brazil with his Circus. Over 10,000 people attended his shows in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. They even built a real circus tent for the events!

During the summer of 2019, Bakermat had a special residency at the R2 Rooftop in Marseille, France. He was one of the international artists who performed there monthly for six months.

In 2019, Bakermat released his hit song "Baianá". It used parts of an original song by Barbatuques from Brazil. "Baianá" became a top song in France and earned diamond, platinum, and gold awards in many countries. It was also chosen for the official soundtrack of the FIFA21 football game and the Just Dance video game.

Albums: The Ringmaster and The Spirit (2020-2021)

On October 9, 2020, Bakermat released his first album, called The Ringmaster. It had ten songs, including new ones and some hits like "Partystarter" and "Baianá".

One year later, on June 25, 2021, he released his second album, The Spirit. This album had twelve songs. It included the gospel-house song "Ain't Nobody" with LaShun Pace and "Walk That Walk" with Nic Hanson.

At the end of 2021, Bakermat returned to the stage in London after the COVID-19 pandemic. His show at Brixton Electric sold out quickly. During this night, he announced his return to Printworks.

Big Top Amsterdam and More Music (2022)

The Williamsburg Rooftop 2022

In 2022, Bakermat officially signed with his own record label, Big Top Amsterdam. He had founded this label a few years earlier with his business partner, Bob van Wees. Bakermat's first song released on Big Top Amsterdam was "Temptation" (featuring Elise LeGrow). He released it to celebrate his 10-year career anniversary. The song was played in many countries.

March 2022 also marked the end of the adventures of "Matt Baker," Bakermat's dog character.

In February 2022, Bakermat took his 'Bakermat's Circus' concept to a new level. He took over the Press Hall at Printworks for a 12-hour daytime event. Other artists like DJ Regard and Tube&Berger joined him on stage. About 5,000 people attended this big event.

The famous Techno Parade returned to Paris in 2022 after two years. Bakermat was invited by the French radio station Fun Radio to perform on their truck during the parade.

While touring, he released his second song on Big Top Amsterdam, "Madan (King)". This song used parts of Salif Keita’s song "Madan". It was chosen as one of the official songs for the new FIFA23 football video game.

New Music (2023)

Since January 2023, Bakermat has been busy in the studio. He has been working on new music with writers and producers.

On March 24, 2023, Bakermat released the song "Good Feeling". It featured the indie artist Rhys Lewis.

Bakermat's Music

Albums

Songs (Singles)