Being one-third of Flamingo Records, Funkerman aka Ardie van Beek has established himself in the midst of tech, funk and house. At the age of 14, djing became a pastime and stayed with him even after he received his degree and worked in economics. Music for many including Funkerman has always been a part of his life. He used to be a booking agent and for none other than his fellow neighbor, Tiesto, which is from the same town.