Jaap Reesema


Jaap Reesema, professionally known as Jake Reese, is a Dutch singer-songwriter.
After winning X Factor, Reesema collaborated with Hardwell on his singles "Run Wild" and "Mad World", for which he won the award for Best Vocal Performance at the 2015 IDMA's. He has also collaborated with Lost Frequencies, Hardwell & Jay Sean, David Guetta & Showtek, on the single "Your Love", KSHMR, on the single "Carry Me Home", Brennan Heart, on the single "Lose It All", Sam Feldt, Topic, Lucas & Steve, Dash Berlin, Waka Flocka. In 2015 Jake wrote and sang the song "Day to Feel Alive" for the Ameriprise US campaign, which was also used as the opening song for the Anderson Cooper show on CNN for an entire season. For his solo project, Jake is combining his dance background with the more raw/natural vibe of "Day to Feel Alive". His latest release "Ellie" with Belgium DJ Regi reached the number 1 spot for 7 weeks in Belgium.

Discography co-writer/singer

Jaap Reesema lives with his partner Kim Kötter, former Miss Universe Netherlands.