Informer
Snow
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What's up man, hey yo what's up Yeah what's going on here? I'm sick and tired of 5-0 running up on the block You know what I'm saying? Yo, Snow they came around here looking for you the other day (Word?) Word, bust it Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Police-a them-a they come and-a they blow down me door One ee come crawl troo, troo my window So dey put me in de back de car at de station From that point on me reach my destination Where the destination reachin' outta East Detention, where dey Looked down me pants, look up me bottom, so Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down So, bigger dem are they think dem have more power De pon di phone me say dat one hour Me for want to use a once an' now me call me lover Lover who me callin an' a one Tamei An' mi love er' in my heart down to my belly-a Yes say daddy me Snow me I feel cool an' deadly Yes the one MC Shan an' the one Daddy Snow Together we-a love'em is a tor-na-do Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down So, listen for me, you better listen for me now Listen for me, you better listen for me now When-a me rock-a the microphone, me rock on steady-a Yes a daddy me Snow me are de article don But the in an a-out a dance an they say where you come from-a? People dem say ya come from Jamaica But me born an' raised in the ghetto that I want ya to know-a Pure black people man that's all I man know Yeah me shoes are a-tear up an'a me toes just a show-a Where me-a born in are de one Toronto, so Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Come with a nice young lady Intelligent, yes she gentle and irie Everywhere me go me never lef' her at all-ie Yes-a Daddy Snow me are the roam dance man-a 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-a one cardboard box-a Yes-a daddy me Snow me-a go reachin' out da top, so Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Why wo ee, why wo ee, an' wo ee an' wo ee Me sitting 'round cool with my dibbie-dibbie girl Police knock my door, lick up my pal Rough me up and 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 hanging with the Snowman What I'm gonna do? I'm backed and I'm trapped Slap me in the face and took all of my gap They have no clues and they wanna get warmer But Shan won't turn informer Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Informer, ya' no say daddy me Snow me I go blame A licky boom boom down 'Tective man a say, say daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane A licky boom boom down Diggity dum, diggity diggity dum, an' wo ee, an wo, an wo ee
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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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