Informer
Snow
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What's up man hey yo what's up Yeah what's goin' on here Sick an' tired of five-oh runnin' up on the block here You know what I'm sayin' Yo Snow they came around here lookin' for you the other day Word word bust it Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Police them come an' now they blow down me door One him come crawl through through my window So then they put me in the back the car at the station From that point on me reach my destination When the destination reached it was the east detention Where them whipped down me pants looked up me bottom so Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Bigger they are they think they have more power They're on the phone me say that on (every) hour Me for want to use it once an' now me call me lover Lover who I'll be callin' is the one Tammy An' me love her in me heart down to my belly Yes me daddy me Snow me I feel cool an' deadly As the one MC Shan an' the one daddy Snow Together we-a love 'em as a Tor-Na-Do Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Listen for me you better listen for me now Listen for me you better listen for me now When me rockin' the microphone me rock it steady Yes sir daddy me Snow me are the article don But in the in an' the out of a dance them they say where you come from People them say you come from Jamaica But me born an' raised in the ghetto that's the one I want you to know Pure black people mon that's all I mon know Yeah me shoes are tear up an' me toes used to show Where me born in on the one Toronto so Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Come with a nice young lady. Intelligent yes she's gentle an' irie Everywhere me go me never left her at all Yes its daddy Snow me are the roam dance mon Roam between a dancin' in a in a nation-a You never know say daddy me Snow me are the Boom Shakata Me never lay-a down flat in that one cardboard box Yes say me Daddy me Snow me I'll go reachin' at the top so Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down. Why would he Why would he Me sittin' 'round cool with my dibbie dibbie girl Police knock my door lick up my pal Rough me up an' I can't do a thing Pick up my line when my telephone ring Take me to the station black up my hands Trail me down ''cause I'm hangin' with the Snowman What I'm gonna do I'm backed an' I'm trapped Slap me in the face an' took all o' my gap They have no clues an' they want to get warmer But Shan won't turn informer Informer you no say daddy me Snow me I'll go blame A licky boom boom down Detective mon said daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky Boom Boom down.
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Written by: Darrin O'Brien, Shawn L. Moltke, Terri Moltke, Edmund Leary, Michael Greer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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22 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundThe song "Informer" was performed by Canadian reggae artist Snow, whose real name is Darrin Kenneth O'Brien.
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Chart-topping SuccessThe song was a huge success upon its release in 1992, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also topped charts in other countries including the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
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InfluenceSnow is generally considered a pioneer in the reggae fusion genre and "Informer" is a key track that has left a significant mark.
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Lyrics Interpretation"Informer" lyrics are a mix of English and Jamaican Patois, and they tell a story about Snow's experiences with the law when he was growing up in Canada.
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Album LaunchThe song was included on Snow's debut album, "12 Inches of Snow", which was released in 1993.
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Record BreakingThe song set a record, being one of the biggest selling reggae singles in music history, maintaining its number one spot for seven consecutive weeks.
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Slang LanguageThe song title "Informer" is a Jamaican slang term for a rat or a snitch.
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CollaborationThe song features and was produced by MC Shan, who also co-wrote the song with Snow.
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RemakeIn 2019, Daddy Yankee covered the song as "Con Calma" and featured Snow. This remake topped the charts in several countries and amassed billions of views on YouTube.
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Critic ReviewsDespite its commercial success, the song received mixed reviews from critics, many of whom criticized its incomprehensible lyrics.
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Cultural ImpactThe song became a cultural phenomenon in the 90s, and its tune is often used or referenced in popular culture till date.
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Awards"Informer" was nominated for the Best Pop Vocal Performance – Male at the 1994 Grammy Awards. Despite not winning, this nomination made Snow one of the first reggae artists to be nominated in this category.
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Release & Reception"Informer" was released by Canadian reggae musician Snow in 1992. It eventually topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1993 and remained there for seven consecutive weeks.
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Music CompositionThe song combines reggae music with hip hop, showcasing Snow’s unique style. It's in D minor and runs at 98 beats per minute.
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Behind the Song"Informer" is based on Snow's real-life experience. The lyrics are about the singer being wrongfully charged by the police and later informing them.
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Album Appearance"Informer" is the lead single from Snow's debut album "12 Inches of Snow," which solidified him as a significant artist in the reggae fusion genre.
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LanguageThe song features lyrics in Jamaican Patois, English, and a mixture of both, symbolizing Snow’s personal association with Jamaican culture.
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Covers and Remixes"Informer" has been covered and remixed by many artists over the years, including Daddy Yankee in 2019.
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Commercial Success"Informer" became an international hit, reaching number one in several countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, and Sweden.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Informer" received regular play on MTV and further contributed to the song's success. It was directed by George Seminara and depicts Snow entering a prison and following his judgment.
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RecognitionsThe song has received multiple recognitions; notably, it is listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the Best Selling Reggae Single in U.S. History.
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LegacyDespite being Snow's only significant hit in the United States, "Informer" is considered a classic of '90s music and continues to be a staple on classic hip hop and dancehall stations to this day.
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