D.

Derek van Beelen, a.k.a. "D." (ThenameDisinvalid), is a passionate jazz-fusion drummer and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Amsterdam.
As a producer and performer, he fuses eclectic acoustics with electronic elements, leading to adventurous, curious and mesmerising house excursions that veer into techno territories.
As a working musician, D. receives acclaim for his bendy musical approach and ideas, which matured from his vast musical experiences.
Next to his occupation as San Proper's drummer and wingman in the past five years, he played in a wide variety of acts, ranging from metal to big band music.
D. remained quiet, as he was also helping Rush Hour and Trouw Amsterdam related artists to evolve, but he never stopped.
At the time, he delivered his first hand full of fine 12" releases, on imprints such as Proper's Cult/Rush Hour , Lessizmore and Cosmo Records and he keeps pushing his musical ideas and approach as of today.
D. currently tours Europe as a solo act, and as San Proper's drummer and percussionist.
He also holds a residency at Amsterdam's infamous Red light Radio where he expresses his ideas as a DJ.