Jaap Reesema
| Jaap Reesema | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema |
| Also known as | Jake Reese |
| Born |
25 October 1984 Deventer, Netherlands |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Associated acts | Hermes House Band, X Factor, Tom Swoon, EDX, Lush & Simon, Arston, Hardwell |
Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema better known as Jaap Reesema also known as Jake Reese (born in Deventer, Netherlands on 28 October 1984) is a Dutch singer[1] who won the 3rd series of the Dutch X Factor[2][3] in 2010.
Early years
Jaap Reesema grew up in Terwolde, a village in the municipality of Voorst, in the Dutch province of Gelderland. He was also, until recently, leading member of Hermes House Band. In 2009, he participated in the talent contest Carlo & Irene: Life4You.
X Factor
On 29 May 2010 Jaap won the title for X Factor with 51% of the votes against stiff competition from fellow finalist Maaike Vos who became runner-up.[4] Jaap Reesema of winning a record deal with Sony BMG and a car. His winning song, a cover of "Don't Stop Believin'" became a #1 hit in the Dutch Singles Chart.
Personal life
Jaap Reesema lives with his partner Kim Kötter, former Miss Universe Netherlands.[5][6] In April 2014, he was the victim of a grave physical assault by thugs during Koningsdag en Koningsnacht festivities.[7][8]
Collaborations
In 2014 he collaborated with DJ's Tom Swoon and Lush & Simon in the song "Ahead Of Us". He also collaborated the same year with the DJ Arston in the song "Circle Track" under the name Jake Reese. In 2015 he provided vocals for Hardwell's song "Mad World," which was premiered at Ultra Music Festival and a new song with Hardwell called "Run Wild" which Van De Corput had premiered at Tomorrowland in Boom, Belgium. In 2016 he collaborated with Scooter in the song "Encore" from album Ace.
Commercial in the United States
In 2015, Reesema's song "Day to Feel Alive" was featured in a television commercial for Ameriprise Financial which the company aired in the United States.[9][10]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak positions | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| NED [11] | |||
| 2011 | Changing Man | 47 | |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NED Single Top 100 [11] |
NED Dutch Top 40 [12] | |||
| 2010 | "You're the Voice" (with the Dutch "X Factor 2010") |
2 | 30 | |
| "Don't Stop Believin'" | 1 | 10 | Changing Man | |
| "Walk to the Other Side" | 62 | 14 (Tipparade) | ||
| 2011 | "Hoe hard je ook rent" | 52 | – | |
| "Bye Bye Baby" | – | – | ||
| 2013 | "Mijn wereld op zijn kop" | – | – | |
| 2013 | "Ooit komt nooit meer" | – | – | |
References
- ↑ Vanstam Music: Jaap Reesema biography
- ↑ "Jaap winnaar X Factor" (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. 29 May 2010.
- ↑ Oranjemuziek: Jaap Siewertsz van Reesema winnaar X Factor 2010
- ↑ Airplay40: Jaap Reesema wins X Factor
- ↑ "Kim Kötter en Jaap Reesema gaan samenwonen" (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. 31 December 2012.
- ↑ "Interview Kim Kötter & Jaap Reesema" (in Dutch). Woonstijl.
- ↑ "Jaap Reesema tegen de grond gewerkt door zes man" (in Dutch). AD.nl. 27 April 2014.
- ↑ "Jaap Reesema in elkaar geslagen" (in Dutch). RTL Nieuws.
- ↑ News release by Ameriprise Financial on September 21, 2015. Retrieved on October 30, 2015.
- ↑ Ameriprise Financial commercial featuring "Day to Feel Alive" by Jake Reese. From YouTube. Retrieved on October 30, 2015.
- 1 2 "Jaap Reseema discography". dutchcharts.nl. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ↑ "Jaap Reseema discography". top40.nl. Hung Medien. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
External links
| Preceded by Lisa Hordijk |
X Factor (Netherlands) Winner 2010 |
Succeeded by Rochelle Perts |