A Haitian-American artist based in southeast Florida, Pierre built his profile through independent solo releases and as a hook man on tracks by several area rappers. His "Imma Zoe," a typically boastful, melodic track, became a local hit and led to a deal with Universal Republic through Strictly Business. The major-label support helped take "Imma Zoe" to number 90 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart in September 2009. A few additional singles were released through Universal Republic the following year, but none of them made as much of an impact. Although he subsequently departed from his label, Pierre continued to record solo tracks and hooks. Among his releases was the combative "F'em," issued on Avalon Music Group in 2016. ~ Andy Kellman