Snow's music is a perfect example of cultural appreciation, not cultural appropriation.

"Informer" has been recorded twice in the Guinness Book of World Records as the best selling reggae single in US history, as well as the highest charting reggae single in history.

As far as I remember, Snow's neighbour was a Jamaican family and they let Snow hang out at their place and listen to their records, which were, if I recall correctly, dutty rock, kinda like "street" regae. Funny thing is, Snow had a criminal record and he discussed this on the arsenio hall show and when the US authorities found out, he was no longer allowed in the US, effectively ending his exposure there. At the time and I guess some folks now a days, were claiming he was mimicking the culture, but funny thing is, he is welcomed with open arms in Jamaica and regarded as an icon to this day in the dance halls there, because he showed the genre respect and could spit it better than most. Lots of people who claim he shouldn't have been allowed to do what he did don't even know Jamaica's national motto, Out of Many, One People. I'm glad u saw this and enjoyed it. As a fellow Canadian, I always liked what Darrin O'brien accomplished

He grew up in a mainly Jamaican area in Canada

Snow is a great song writer. Super catchy, very good at the reggae sound. You can tell he isn’t faking that stuff

This cat is the real deal, grew up in the projects, loves black music and Jamaican culture, and has been co-signed by niggas for a very long time - I'm not sure why we need these reaction videos but they're fun! Bless up.

This dude was the reason we wore oversized colored shirts in the 90's. Snoop made us love chequered shirts too. all big sizes.

Snow is Canadian (as am I) and I remember when this song came out. It was a HUGE hit. He grew up in Toronto and those in his neighbourhood were all from the islands (specifically Jamaica) so it's in his blood. The song is about “Informer” basically as an insult against those who he claimed “snitched on” him, which led to him doing an eight-month bid in the maximum-security Toronto East Detention Center. Owing to this, the hook of the track is based on Snow physically threatening the “informer” who got him locked down. He's singing a combination of English and Jamaican Patois (creole).

When (and very much where) I grew up, nobody really knew what he was saying, but we loved it!

Wow this woman is completely glowing.

Pemi in the first half: 🤔 Pemi in the second half: 🫨💃🏾

I like your honest reaction to the vibe.

She was smitten!

I can rap this entire song. I've been listening to it since I was 5 years old when it came out in '92. And I'm from the same area as Snow. You should check out SHAME by Snow as well!

Snow is the Eminem of Reggae.

"Snow" the man who embodies the adage, If ya can't trust anyone else to do it, ya gotta do it yourself 👍

"Lady with a red dress"was also a big tune from snow

Its funny that people never heard this. In Europe he was played in clubs all through the 90’ths, and still is in some places. He is legend, ewenthoug some people Call him a one hit wonder. I think they are wrong , his voice is so smooth.

This banger is a classic! I loved growing up in the 90’s. This song hit then and still hits now! Awesome reaction video!

Jamaican accent is one of the best...... needs to more songs in this accent

Loves your reaction...it doesn't hurt that your beautiful to look at either.

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Sorry for beeing late... I love how u are surprized first half of the song like ??? ..next half ur with it. So funny. I was about 8 when this was on MTV... FUN FUN

I remember hearing this when I was young and thinking "I love Jamaican rap". Then I saw it on TV 😲

We are still talking about this videoclip? It was launched almost 30 years ago. He is a black man inside a white body singing a impossible song.

You are so pretty

You had the best reaction I've seen yet

He was 23 yrs. old when starting out !!! Check out Lady with the red dress on

This guy got me interested in dance hall music. Lots of Jamaicans in canada I can’t believe it’s not bigger here!

Nice

You are so cute! I love your smile!

This song was No.1 in Europe kinda like 30 years ago. Nobody understood what he was singing about but it was catchy as hell. Greetings from Austria.

wow. these hair. amazing

love this great video

Yessss amazing!

Good choice baby 😊

This white boi gets all the street cred! Still love this song to this day!

My neighbor had a sweet home sound system. When this came out he listen to all the time. Would vibrate his walls. We had hella parties way back then. That actually were a street long. Hundreds showed up. His house was music house. My was alcohol and other stuff house.

You look goodT

Informant, leaky - Boom Boom - down!

That whole album was fire

Snow- Anything for you. Your welcome

This is vid is about to blow up due to the djvlad interview yesterday, I wish you would do another vid and interpret each part for theviewers . It would prob go viral

that was an awesome reaction.

I love this song. This was one of the first casette tapes I ever owned. I legit thought Informer and Lady With The Red Dress On were going to be world #1 songs. I am white. I 100% thought this was a black guy. Laughed like hellnat his street name.

Snow says the A licky boom-boom down' means, like, I'll hit down the informer; I'll knock the informer out” the guy that Rat him out Snow did jail time for boosting cars

Snow will thank you watch.

Fantastic song dance energy 🕺🏽👯‍♀️🇮🇹🌹

How about a reaction to David Rodigan? Iykyk💪

Snow is of Irish descent. He grew up in a Jamaican neighborhood that was rough. A gangster. He learned the language which is a mix of Spanish, African, and Portuguese if I’m not mistaken.

Neat background/ wallpaper

He's just a Middle Class White kid from Toronto dispite of the wayyyy sounds- ryhme in cadence with the song. Jim Carrey spitting KUZ on imposter.

Respect the snow man 👌

Hahaha, this makes me so happy being Canadian and 46 ❤

Dang I never noticed cause we barely see y'all in the States well at least where im from but Jamaican chicks fine" homegirl representing Jamaica nicely KUZ. I'll be her pirate from the Caribbean KUZ.

Girl this Snow Man is in love with you wow your beautiful glow has snatched my heart and soul because it matches the beauty you have on the outside as well ... thanks ... GOD BLESS !!!

I am new to your channel and you hooked me just with the opening! Also Snow was in jail for attempted murder. Toronto East Detention Centre is no joke. PS: Your smile makes me smile! Need that! Thank you!

Is that a painting or wall paper behind you? I love it.

Thumbs up! Banger of a song and he didn't turn on his mate!

Straight outta... canada.

Look up " in living colour " imposter sketch . Its jim carrey doing this . Hilarious

9 weeks at Number 1 in 92 or 93

This my home boy from Canada

Good reaction!

Glad I found ya! Subbed!

I was looking for a song about snow...as in cos it snowed heavy in Seattle ...then the song Informer by Snow came up in the song selection...didn't know he was white talk less of coming from Canada ...what a shock . .his neighbors were Jamaicans in Canada....the highest sold dancehall song on Guinness book of records.... the guy tried ooh!

I just found you. I love it!

I know this is old but snow was up on two attempt murder charges when he wrote this that’s why it’s informer well respected in the reggae community probably has you’ve heard or been part of and you don’t even realize he’s in it

Informer is now remake "con calma" my favorite song

dis gui is from my contry Canada am from montreal is from Toronto is the first white guy sicken regue you can conper ather guys best regue

Dawg Dat Did Mawd 🏖🥳

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

This woman understands every word of the song and the rest of us want that so bad. Hey, beautiful, help us understand!

You need to check out a little Matisyahu, or a lot.

This song got so much play in 1993. I was 14 at the time and never heard anything like this. I was familiar with a few reggae songs (Bob Marley, Johnny Nash, Jimmy Cliff, etc.) I could tell his patois was solid and that flow was 🔥. Too bad he didn't get more recognition.

A leaky boom boom down

U R so beautiful

Loved it. Grew up listening to this. You should check out Aitch - Straight Rhymez

People even now were quick to accuse him of faking when he says in this very song that he isn't Jamaican and grew up around them and their culture. Some of the details are inferred through context, buf the rest is explicitly stated.

Greetings from Germany...i guess you would like to know what he is singing. Here's the translate.. Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Police-a them-a they come and-a they blow down me door One him come crawl through through my window So they put me in the back of the car at the station From that point on I reach my destination Now the destination reached was the East Detention Where they whipped down my pants and looked up my bottom Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down The bigger they are they think they have more power They're on the phone me say that on hour Me for want to use it once to call my lover Lover who I'm gonna call is the one Tammy I love her from my heart down to my belly Yes Daddy Snow, I'm the coolest daddy The one MC Shan and the one that is Snow Together we are like a tornado Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Listen for me ya better listen for me now Listen for me ya better listen for me now When I rock the microphone, I rock it steady Yes sir Daddy Snow me are the Article Don When I'm at a dance they say, "Where you come from?" People then say I come from Jamaica But I'm born and raised in the ghetto That's all I want you to know Pure black people man that's all I man know My shoes used to tear up and my toes used to show Where I'm born is the one Toronto, so Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Come with a nice young lady Intelligent, yes she's gentle and irie Everywhere I go I've never left here at all Yes, me Snow roam the dance Roam the dance in every nation You'd never know, me Daddy Snow I am the Boom Shakata I'll never lay down flat in one cardboard box Yes, me Daddy Snow I'm gonna reach to the top, so Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Informer You know say Daddy Snow me, I'm gonna blame A licky boom-boom down 'Tective man says Daddy Snow stabbed someone down the lane A licky boom-boom down Why would he? [

#Pemi 🥰 Pleaseeeeeeeee REACT to >> Daddy Yankee - " Con Calma" snow let him remake this. ❤️ bet it make you dance 💃🏽 🔥

so funny to watch how Jamaican folk are shocked when white folks speaks Jamaican. Its just a language lol, each language can be learned especially when you grew up with Jamaicans. same goes with Chinese or Arabic or Russia, its just a language. lol.

А, как снежок читает!

You know snow man is legitimate. The white man can !

Please react to the jim carry version 🙏

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If you like insane fast singing, check out another oldie from the 70's called, Life is a Rock: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z5ybm5BytZqzc4k.html 😎 It's not considered Rap, but a very cool song, that is a dedication, to great singers from the past 😎

You should see his interview with DJ Vlad.

Snowden's brother

HEARD the song before I saw the video and was like "DAMN, he's white"? LOL

Please check German reggae artist called Gentleman

Nothing like a white canadian dude singing reggae with a hip hop beat to break stereotypes 😂

Where are u beautiful lady from?.. that Accent... i csnt pinpoint it....

How many listeners can actually understand what he is singing ?

YOU CAN TELL !!! she know EXACTLY what he rapping about. poppin a snitch

Please do Monday Morning - Snow!! PLEASE

Did you understand what he said tho? I think so?

He was serving an 8 month jail sentence when this song dropped. JS

Basically, this dude was eminem-level skilled (maybe moreso if you compare him to early Em)... and he was completely assassinated by the hiphop community for being white. Em was lucky Dre had his back and that he came along some years later...

Yes, white people can also sing, dance, etc. Just like black people can sing, dance, etc :) Let's see heart and soul, not color! :)