Bakermat

Lodewijk Fluttert (born 8 October 1991), best known by his stage name Bakermat, is a Dutch DJ and music producer. His music is characterised by a mix of dance, soul, jazz, funk, gospel, and pop.

Career

2012–2013: Vandaag Fluttert started his musical career while studying psychology at Utrecht University and moonlighting as a DJ in his spare time. He released his first two EPs in 2012 titled "Zomer" and "Vandaag". The latter, consisting of an integrated sample of the "I Have a Dream" speech by Martin Luther King Jr., charted as a single in the Netherlands, Belgium, France ). The track reached the SNEP No. 38 top single of the year 2020 in France and it was certified diamond in France and platinum and gold in other countries including Benelux. The hit was selected as one of the official soundtracks of the FIFA21 football game and it was featured in the motion-based dance video game, Just Dance.

2020–2021: The Ringmaster and The Spirit On 9 October 2020, Bakermat released his first album, The Ringmaster, a ten-track project featuring new tracks as well as previously released songs including "Partystarter", "Trouble", "Learn to Lose" and "Baianá".

One year later, on 25 June 2021, the ringmaster released his second album, The Spirit, a twelve-track project including the gospel-house single "Ain't Nobody" featuring LaShun Pace and "Walk That Walk" featuring Nic Hanson.

At the end of 2021 Bakermat celebrated his return on stage after COVID-19 in London, at Brixton Electric. The night sold out instantly and during this night he announced his return to Printworks.

2022: Big Top Amsterdam

In 2022, Bakermat officially signed with his own record label Big Top Amsterdam, founded by the producer a few years before with his business partner and music manager Bob van Wees. Bakermat's first release on Big Top Amsterdam was "Temptation" (featuring Elise LeGrow), released on the occasion of his 10-year career anniversary. It was broadcast in many countries like France, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium.

March 2022 also marked the end of the adventures of "Matt Baker", Bakermat's canine alter ego.

During February 2022 Bakermat took his concept 'Bakermat's Circus' a step further. He took over the Press Hall at Printworks for a 12 hrs day-edition of the Circus. Joined on his podium by other artists like DJ Regard, Tube&Berger among others this day's event was joined by 5,000 people.

After a two-year absence the famous Techno Parade came back to Paris in 2022. Over 20 trucks with different music genres formed the centre of the parade that went through the streets of Paris. Bakermat was invited by the French radio station Fun Radio to perform on their truck.

While touring, his second release on Big Top Amsterdam "Madan (King)" was released, sampling Salif Keita ‘Madan’. For the launch of the new FIFA23 football video game, the song was chosen as one of the official soundtracks.

2023: New music Starting from January 2023, based on Bakermat social media, the ringmaster has been busy with studio sessions, focusing on production along with writers and producers.

On 24 March 2023, Bakermat released the single "Good Feeling" featuring indie artist Rhys Lewis.

Discography Studio albums Year Title Album details2020 The Ringmaster Released: 9 October 2020 Labels: Sony Music Formats: CD, digital download, streaming2021 The Spirit Released: 25 June 2021 Formats: Digital download, streaming2025 Grace Note Released: 7 February 2025 Formats: Digital download, streaming, CD

Singles Year Title Peak chart positions Certifications Album NL AUT BEL DEN FRA GER SWEHeat. SWI UK 2012 "Zomer" 21 — 30 — 60 — — — — 2013 "One Day (Vandaag)" 2 2 2 31 1 4 — 22 15 BPI: Silver BRMA: Platinum BVMI: Platinum GLF: Gold IFPI SWI: Gold "Uitzicht" 51 — 56 — 86 — — — — 2014 "Teach Me" 53 45 25 — 167 42 — 66 22 NVPI: Platinum

BVMI: Gold IFPI SWI: Platinum SNEP: Diamond 2020 "Under the Sun"(featuring Kidda) — — — — — — — — — Remix for Caravan Palace "Moonshine" — — — — — — — — — 2021 Remix for Kronan's "Gatluak" — — — — — — — — — "Walk That Walk"(featuring Nic Hanson) — — — — — — — — — The Spirit "Ain't Nobody"(featuring LaShun Pace) — — — — — — — — — 2022 "Temptation"(featuring Elise LeGrow) — — — — — — — — — "Madan (King)" — — — — — — — — — "Joy"(with Ann Nesby) — — — — — — — — — "Work It Out" — — — — — — — — — 2023 "Good Feeling"(featuring Rhys Lewis) — — — — — — — — — "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.