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Informer

Snow · 1992

22 min · 5 tracks · hip-hop · reggae · dancehall

A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and hip-hop beats, buoyed by Snow's distinctive vocal delivery.

Informer is a single by Snow, released in 1992. A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and hip-hop beats, buoyed by Snow's distinctive vocal delivery. 'Informer' topped charts across several countries, including reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Its blend of reggae and hip-hop elements paved the way for subsequent artists in the genre and significantly impacted the popularity of dancehall music during the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Informer sound like?

A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and hip-hop beats, buoyed by Snow's distinctive vocal delivery. Rooted in hip-hop and reggae.

What makes Informer by Snow notable?

'Informer' topped charts across several countries, including reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Its blend of reggae and hip-hop elements paved the way for subsequent artists in the genre and significantly impacted the popularity of dancehall music during the early '90s. Released on August 20, 1992, 'Informer' was Snow's debut album, coming at a time when he was trying to carve out his niche in the music industry. The album followed the success of its titular track, which became a massive hit, establishing Snow as a prominent figure in reggae fusion in North America.

How many songs are on Informer?

Informer has 5 tracks, running approximately 22 minutes.

Tracklist

5 tracks·22:29

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Informer (radio mix) Standout 4:13
  • 2 Informer (album mix) Standout 4:32
  • 3 Informer (Drum mix) 4:13
  • 4 Informer (Clark’s Fat Bass mix) Standout 4:41
  • 5 Informer (Clark’s Super mix) 4:49

Release Date

August 20, 1992

Genre

dancehall, hip-hop, reggae

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Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

22 min 29 sec