About The Professor

Hi Funky Chillers, my name is Professor Eddy. I am a Dutch dj and I worked for several radio stations in the past. My style can be described as intimate funky soul or ā€˜funky chillā€™. In 2024 I reached three million plays on Mixcloud and I became #3 on the Mixcloud Best of 2017 Jazz, Funk & Soul chart.

For some reason a guy at Brussels based Laid Back Radio nicknamed me 'Professor' Eddy years ago. I am also one half of dj-duo The Smooth Operators. With the other half, Martijn Soetens, I go to as many record fairs and stores as possible to find the best mellow music that is around.

This is my Select page on Mixcloud and you can follow me on Instagram, X and Facebook as well.

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Shenonas blogs saidā€¦
So beautiful and amazing taste of music! These grooves make a very spesific atmosphere. I have found so many nice songs because of Professor Eddy! Thank you very much. And keep making magic! āœØļæ½ļæ½
April 25, 2018 at 9:30ā€ÆPM
Unknown saidā€¦
I am French so sorry in advance for my bad English. Just to say that I discovered you on Mixcloud and Soundcloud and I love your playlists. This historic period of music is my favorite and it's a treat to listen to you. Thank you for making me sparkle :)
November 8, 2018 at 10:21ā€ÆAM
CHARTones saidā€¦
Great blog, congralutations!!
June 1, 2019 at 11:15ā€ÆPM
Unknown saidā€¦
Professor Eddy,
we love your mixes here in Salt Lake City Utah.
So So Good! Music is the cure!

Thanks a million for foraging great songs for us ;)
September 16, 2021 at 10:49ā€ÆPM
Stewart R saidā€¦
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August 20, 2022 at 4:28ā€ÆPM
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