“Informer” is a reggae fusion and hip-hop track by Snow, released in August 1992 as the lead single from his debut album 12 Inches of Snow. The song became a global hit, known for its rapid-fire lyrics, infectious rhythm, and distinctive patois-inspired delivery.
Informer tells the semi-autobiographical story of Snow’s run-ins with the law, with lines like “Informer, you no say daddy me Snow me I’ll go blame” reflecting his experience of being wrongfully accused and jailed. While the lyrics are heavily influenced by Jamaican patois, Snow (a white Canadian artist) brings a unique take on reggae dancehall, blending it with hip-hop beats and rap-style flows.
Musically, the song features a laid-back yet danceable reggae beat, heavy bass, and catchy hooks, creating a club-friendly groove. Snow’s rapid, almost Tindecipherable delivery became one of the song’s most recognizable elements, sparking curiosity and fascination among listeners.
The song was a massive commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for seven weeks, and topping charts in several other countries, making it one of the biggest hits of 1993. Despite Snow’s one-hit-wonder status, Informer cemented his place in pop culture history.