Twelve inches of snow informer biography

1993 studio album by Snow

12 Inches of Snow is the debut album by Canadian reggae musician Snow, released in 1993. Edmond Leary and MC Shan produced the entire album, apart from one track which was produced by John Ficarrotta.

The album was produced shortly before Snow was imprisoned for a year on an assault charge. Upon his release from prison, his first single "Informer" became a chart topping hit.

Production

The album 12 Inches of Snow originated after Snow auditioned for MC Shan in 1991; Shan was so impressed by Snow that he invited him to begin recording in his pre-production studio in his basement.

Twelve inches of snow informer biography

Shan introduced Snow to managers Steve Salem and David Eng, who immediately signed Snow and created "Moto Jam Records". Salem and Eng also became executive producers for the album, which Snow recorded in their Bay Sound Recording Studio.

The inspiration for the song "Informer" stemmed from a late night incident across the street from Snow's Allen