Pi'erre Bourne
The architect of a minimalist, video-game-inspired sound that defined a wave of hip-hop, crafting hits from his signature tag.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American record producer and rapper·Birthday: September 19·Millennials
Biography
Pi'erre Bourne built his empire from the ground up, starting with the digital audio workstation Fruity Loops. His production style is instantly recognizable: sparse, bouncy, and melodic, often built around simple, catchy synth loops and his own whispered producer tag, 'Yo, Pi'erre, you wanna come out here?' He catapulted into the mainstream by crafting the infectious, viral beats for Playboi Carti's 'Magnolia' and 6ix9ine's 'Gummo' in 2017, two songs that sonically dominated the year. Beyond hitmaking for others, Bourne is a capable rapper in his own right, releasing a series of 'The Life of Pi'erre' albums that showcase his dual talents. He operates as a one-man studio, engineering, producing, and performing, embodying the DIY ethos of the SoundCloud era while influencing the sound of modern trap music at its highest levels.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Pi'erre was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Pi'erre Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Pi'erre's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Produced the hit singles 'Magnolia' for Playboi Carti and 'Gummo' for 6ix9ine, both top 30 Billboard Hot 100 hits in 2017.
- Released his own series of studio albums, including 'The Life of Pi'erre 4' and '5'.
- Has production credits on major albums by Kanye West ('Donda'), Drake ('Dark Lane Demo Tapes'), and Young Nudy.
Did You Know?
His stage name is inspired by the director M. Night Shyamalan's film 'The Village,' combining the first name of a character with the last name of the actor who played him (Joaquin Phoenix).
He is known for producing almost exclusively using the FL Studio software.
He created his own record label and collective, SossHouse.
“I just make what I feel. I don't really try to make what's hot.”
