Jaap Reesema

Jaap Reesema (born 28 October 1984), professionally known as Jake Reese, is a Dutch singer-songwriter.

Jake Reese
Background information
Birth nameJaap Siewertsz van Reesema
Born (1984-10-28) 28 October 1984
Deventer, Netherlands
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Associated actsHermes House Band, X Factor, Tom Swoon, EDX, Lush & Simon, Arston, Hardwell, David Guetta
Partner(s)Kim Kötter

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 (as co-writer), David Guetta & Showtek (co-writer and singer), on the single "Your Love", KSHMR, on the single "Carry Me Home" (co-writer and singer), 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

Awards
  • X Factor winner 2010 (Netherlands)
  • IDMA 2015 Best vocalist
  • Ketnet award best song of the year 2018 Regie feat Jake Reese "Ellie"

Personal life

Jaap Reesema lives with his partner Kim Kötter, former Miss Universe Netherlands.[1][2]

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References
  1. "Kim Kötter en Jaap Reesema gaan samenwonen". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 31 December 2012.
  2. "Interview Kim Kötter & Jaap Reesema" (in Dutch). Woonstijl.
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