Bakermat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bakermat
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lodewijk Fluttert |
| Born | 8 October 1991 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 (born October 8, 1991), known as Bakermat, is a DJ and music producer from the Netherlands. His music is a cool mix of dance, soul, jazz, funk, and pop. He's known for adding live instruments like saxophones and singers to his DJ sets, making his shows unique!
Bakermat's Musical Journey
Starting Out: Vandaag (2012–2013)
Lodewijk started making music while studying psychology at Utrecht University. He also worked as a DJ in his free time. In 2012, he released his first two mini-albums, called EPs: "Zomer" and "Vandaag".
The song "Vandaag" became super popular! It used a part of the famous "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr.. This song became a hit in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and the UK. Later, it even earned a platinum record in many countries, meaning it sold a lot of copies!
Bakermat's fresh sound, often called 'melodic house' or 'tropical house', inspired many other artists. DJs like Kygo and Lost Frequencies started making similar music.
Live Shows and New Music (2014–2015)
Bakermat loves to make his performances special. Unlike many DJs who just play recorded music, he often brings live musicians on stage. He performs with saxophonists, singers, violinists, and drummers. In 2014, he even formed the 'Bakermat Live Band' with six musicians.
He performed at big festivals like Tomorrowland, which is a huge music event. He also went on his first tour with the Bakermat Live Band, selling out famous venues like the Olympia in Paris and the Brixton Academy in London.
During this time, he released the song "Teach Me." This track mixed gospel, soul, blues, and jazz sounds. It even included parts of songs by the American gospel singer, Shirley Caesar.
Bakermat's Circus (2015–2016)
In 2015, Bakermat created something new called "Bakermat's Circus." It was a special event where artists could try new things with their music. The audience would get lost in the music and the amazing atmosphere. He started these shows in Paris and then took them to London, New York City, Amsterdam, and even Ibiza.
Bakermat's Circus also hosted stages at big festivals like Tomorrowland. He even organizes his own 'Circus' festivals in Amsterdam. Many famous DJs like Oliver Heldens and Robin Schulz have joined him at these events.
He also started a monthly radio show called "Bakermat's Circus," which was played on over 75 radio stations around the world!
New EPs and Hits (2016)
In 2016, Bakermat released two EPs: "Games" and "Ballade." One of the songs from "Games", called "Games Continued," became the official song for Corona's Sunsets events that year.
Later, he released the song "Living" featuring Alex Clare. This song was so popular that it was used in commercials for companies like Suzuki.
In October 2016, Bakermat also started his own record label called Big Top Amsterdam with his business partner.
More Popular Songs (2017–2018)
In 2017, Bakermat's live band performed for over 8,000 people at the Pukkelpop festival. He also released the hit song "Baby," which used a part of Thelma Houston's song "Don't Leave Me This Way." "Baby" became a hit in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
In 2018, Bakermat and another DJ, Peggy Gou, became global ambassadors for the new Porsche Macan 2 car. They even filmed a commercial in Berlin for it!
His "Circus" events continued to grow, with a big show in São Paulo where over 4,000 people attended. He also released the song "Partystarter," which was used in commercials for Samsung Galaxy and Amazon.
Bakermat also introduced a fun new character in his music videos: "Matt Baker," his dog! Matt Baker's adventures appeared in Bakermat's music videos from then on.
Big Venues and Global Hits (2019)
In 2019, Bakermat started a special relationship with the famous venue Printworks in London. He brought his live band show there, and 4,500 people came to see it!
He also returned to Brazil with his "Circus" for over 10,000 people in two cities, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. They even built a real circus tent for the events!
In 2019, Bakermat released the song "Baianá." This song used a part of an original track by Barbatuques from Brazil. "Baianá" became a huge hit, reaching high on the charts and earning diamond and platinum awards in many countries. It was even chosen as a song for the FIFA21 football game and the dance video game, Just Dance!
Albums and Comebacks (2020–2021)
On October 9, 2020, Bakermat released his first full album, called "The Ringmaster." It had ten songs, including some popular ones he had released before like "Partystarter" and "Baianá."
A year later, on June 25, 2021, he released his second album, "The Spirit." This album had twelve songs, including "Ain't Nobody" and "Walk That Walk."
At the end of 2021, Bakermat celebrated his return to the stage after the COVID-19 pandemic. He performed in London, and the show sold out very quickly!
New Music and Milestones (2022)
In 2022, Bakermat officially signed with his own record label, Big Top Amsterdam. His first song released on his own label was "Temptation," which came out to celebrate his 10-year career anniversary.
March 2022 also marked the end of the adventures of "Matt Baker," his dog character.
Bakermat took his "Bakermat's Circus" concept to a new level in February 2022. He took over a huge hall at Printworks for a 12-hour daytime event. About 5,000 people joined him and other artists like DJ Regard.
He was also invited to perform on a truck for the famous Techno Parade in Paris, which came back after two years.
His song "Madan (King)" was released, using a part of a song by Salif Keita. This song was also chosen as an official soundtrack for the new FIFA23 football video game!
What's Next (2023)
Since January 2023, Bakermat has been busy in the studio, creating new music with other writers and producers. On March 24, 2023, he released a new song called "Good Feeling" featuring the artist Rhys Lewis.
Bakermat's Music
Bakermat has released two studio albums:
- The Ringmaster (released in 2020)
- The Spirit (released in 2021)
He has also released many popular singles, including:
- "Zomer" (2012)
- "One Day (Vandaag)" (2013) - a big hit that went platinum in many countries.
- "Teach Me" (2014)
- "Living" (2016) - featured in commercials.
- "Baby" (2017)
- "Partystarter" (2018) - used in commercials.
- "Baianá" (2019) - a huge international hit, featured in video games.
- "Temptation" (2022)
- "Madan (King)" (2022) - featured in the FIFA23 game.
- "Good Feeling" (2023)
