After winning the Dutch 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.

For his solo project, Jake combined his dance background with the more raw/natural vibe of "Day to Feel Alive".

In August 2023, he was named one of the members of the selection committee for the Dutch entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.

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