J-KP
Jay KP aka Xception (born on March 14, 1987), real name John-Kevin Pierre is a Rapper/Beatmaker/Sound Engineer/Musician since 2000 from Montreal. He self-produced his first mixtape that has been available since October 31st 2007 titled ''I Give You My Words'' with a few collaborations with Carlito, U-Clide, Westnyle and Vandal. Jay KP also has a few artists (Techniques, ENT, Ssimo Spitz, Helena and more...) featuring on his first Mixtape we could qualify as a Street Album because of the depth, quality and structure of the songs in his very first music project. With all these titles, he has big plans and big dreams but he is known for being down to earth and a realist. He tries to make his music as Versatile as possible to please the biggest crowd possible but it still reflects his personality in the lyrics and melodies. Jay KP adopted the nickname ''Xception'' because he is aware of the way Montreal rappers usually get in the game copying commercial U.S. rappers' influences and end up never coming out with anything original. He tries to value his orginality almost as much as his lyrical talent, his beatmaking skills and his musical mindset. Jay KP aka Xception is a very talented artist who has everything it takes to go far with his music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
I started rapping at 12, I was very bad but I never stopped. Now Im 20 and I believe I strongly improved and I still am.
Your musical influences
For Emcees:
English: Nas, Fabolous, Chino XL, Lloyd Banks, Joe Budden
French: Imposs, Dramatik, Vaï, Accrophone, IAM.
For Producers: 9th Wonder, Kanye West, Heatmakerz, Just Blaze, Vaï.
What equipment do you use?
I use fruity loops 3 (still...), Reason for beats, and I record in studio with Sonar 4.
Anything else?
Im looking to do shows so if U have anything for me, let me know at jaykpee44@hotmail.com
I'm not just a regular rapper, I am an artist/beatmaker/lyricist/musician, so dont confuse me with the rest. I am what I am. MTL's Finest!!!
