(originally posted by The One Mic - http://theonemic.com/follow-the-road-to-the-fest-jean-p-interview/)

Je’an P

Canton, Ohio

A hip hop artist currently enrolled as a student at Ohio University lands a slot on the 10th edition #Fest!

Questions:
We know that you have been trying to perform the #Fest for a few years now, how does it feel to be booked for the 10th edition?
It feels good! Finally being recognized and having the opportunity to be apart of something great. I’ve paid my dues for some years now especially in the Athens area and I felt it was right. I’m just honored.

Being a student at Ohio University do you feel any pressure as an artist performing in front of thousands of your peers?
No pressure at all. It’s one of my biggest performances currently in my career but no pressure. Alot of people are really excited for me and some even told me I would never perform at a FEST but I believed different. I knew it was coming. I want them to see me perform and not only be proud that I’m a student of OU, but an MC representing Ohio as well.

We have been following you since your early mix tape releases. Have you seen growth in your music?
The growth is very evident. It’s all apart of being an artist. If you don’t grow then something isn’t right. I’ve worked hard for some time just to make a name for myself and I finally feel that it’s paying off.

Do you have an mix tape, or an album that you are currently pushing?
I’m currently pushing my recent album “Still Dreaming” and working on two projects with BOOM! and Lakim.

Who are your major influences behind your music.
My major influences are anything that is just real. Regardless the genre. From Marvin Gaye to Lupe Fiasco im influenced by everything around me. Even outside of music.

What are some of the bigger shows you have performed? Which was your favorite and why?
One of my biggest performances was opening the SIBS Concert last year and opening for Big K.R.I.T. & Dom Kennedy. It was my favorite because all of my friends and family were in the audience and I gained a mass amount of new listeners. Plus I hung out with Stalley that night and we partied it up!

The #Fest is one of the biggest college concerts in the country, what are your thoughts about performing along with Juicy J.
I’m so honored! So excited to be rocking with some of the best in the game nationally and state wide!

Watch Je’an P latest video, “Dont Have Time”

(originally posted by The One Mic - http://theonemic.com/follow-the-road-to-the-fest-jean-p-interview/)