Claudia Alexandra Madriz Meza was born on June 24, 1987, in San Jose, California, to Mexican parents. Her father was an immigrant from Michoacán and her mother immigrated to the United States. She has a younger brother named Miguel Ángel, whom she endearingly calls "Ito".
During her younger years, Madriz was exposed to mariachi music on her father's side of the family as both her father and grandfather were mariachi singers. At the age of 6, she appeared in school talent shows and began performing with her grandfather's mariachi band in Redwood City. She got her first exposure to hip-hop when she moved to San Diego and gradually became more involved with her own music. Claudia attended Mar Vista High School and Mira Mesa Senior High School. As a teenager, she started freestyling with her friends.
In 2007, Tha Product released her first compilation album Verbal Assault Vol.1 with many local artists under her label Product Entertainment LLC. It was followed in 2008 with her first solo mixtape Raising Tha Bar: Tha Mixtape, which included many remixes of popular songs of the era. In 2009, Verbal Assault Vol. 2 was released, with the single "Whatever It Takes". In 2010, Tha Product released Wake Ya Game Up, Vol. 1, along with the Wake Ya Game Up and Woke clothing brands and apparel.
In 2010, Tha Product released the mixtape Run Up or Shut Up, which was hosted by DJ Ames from the UK and included the hit single "Drunk Love". On February 16, 2011, the official music video was featured in the popular Latino music television channel Mun2. Tha Product then moved her and her family to Texas and performed for two consecutive years at the South by Southwest festival.
On October 26, 2011, Tha Product released her debut independent album on Street Science Ent. Unorthodox. "Drunk Love" was re-released as a single along with "Woke Wednesday". Her real breakthrough came with the song "Holy Shit". The 90-second-long song received acclaim and was featured on 50 Cent's site ThisIs50.com. The success of her songs caught the attention of three major record labels, which got in contact with her – Sony, Universal and Atlantic. Adam Bernard of RapReviews.com, impressed by her work, went on to write "Snow may very well be one of the leaders of ... a bold new era of female emcees."
In 2012, Snow signed to Atlantic Records following her independent success with Unorthodox. She appeared on songs by major artists, such as DJ Paul and Krizz Kaliko. In November, she performed at the ABN Reunion concert in Houston, Texas, among rappers Trae and Z-Ro. On December 12, 2012, Snow released her anticipated mixtape Good Nights & Bad Mornings, which spawned 3 singles: "Cookie Cutter Bitches", "Damn It" and "Lord Be with You".
The sequel to Good Nights & Bad Mornings was released on October 14, 2013. The tape, called Good Nights & Bad Mornings 2: The Hangover has guest appearances from Tech N9ne, The Cataracs, Trae tha Truth, CyHi the Prynce, Dizzy Wright and Ty Dolla Sign. On May 16, 2013, Snow released the first single "Cali Luv", produced by The Cataracs, which samples 2Pac's hit California Love. She was featured on Dutch DJ Chuckie's single "Makin Papers" along Lupe Fiasco and Too Short. The video for the song premiered on MTV on August 8, 2013. In 2013, Snow went on the Fight to Unite Tour with Kottonmouth Kings and Dizzy Wright and performed at the 2013 South by Southwest (SXSW) and Rock the Bells festivals. In February 2014, Snow went on a F#*K YOUR PLANS (COME KICK IT) tour. On March 19, 2014, Snow was featured on the song "Not for the Weak Minded" by Kxng Crooked.
On June 30, 2015, Snow released the mixtape, The Rest Comes Later. She followed this with a tour of the same name with Audio Push. On February 17, 2016, she was featured on the remix to Joell Ortiz's single "Kill at Will". On May 2, 2016, she announced the Halfway There tour. On June 17, 2016, she released her EP Half Way There... Pt. 1.
In November 2016, Snow contributed to The Hamilton Mixtape, joining rappers K'naan, Riz MC, and Residente on the track "Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)". The music video for the song was released on June 28, 2017. In August 2017, the song has won Snow and her collaborators an MTV Video Music Award in the category of Best Fight Against the System.
In October 2017 she released the single "Nuestra Cancion Pt. 2", which featured fellow American singer Arcángel.
On October 4, 2017, Snow released the unfinished mixtape of VIBEHIGHER with artists Castro Escobar, Lex the Great, Jandro, and AJ Hernz on YouTube. She followed this with a tour of the same name in 2017 and 2018.
In 2017, Tha Product featured as Lil' Traviesa, also known as Lil' T, on the television series Queen of the South.
In November 2018, Snow left Atlantic Records and went independent. She announced that she was releasing the full VIBEHIGHER mixtape on December 22, 2018, since it was finished and ready to be put out under her independent label Product Entertainment LLC.
On May 1, 2019, Snow went on the 30-day Going Off tour. On September 12, she went on tour again which she named Going Off: Part 2.
In 2021, Snow received her first nomination for Latin GRAMMY Awards in the category of Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song for her collaboration song with Argentine producer Bizarrap "BZRP Music Sessions #39". She announced that her album VALEMADRE would be released in mid-2022.
On February 11, 2022, Snow announced that she was going on a national tour throughout April and May 2022 which she named the Dale Gas tour.
On September 9, 2022, Tha Product released "Piña" with Cuban-American singer Lauren Jauregui, with the videoclip releasing on December 9. On October 21, 2022, Snow tha Product released the studio album To Anywhere featuring collaborations with vf7, AJ Hernz, Santa Fe Klan, Juicy J, and Rotimi. To Anywhere is her first solo project in five years and her first studio album in a decade.
Snow is known for her rapid fire style of rapping. She stated she admires and supports artists who have their own original style. She is influenced by artists such as Missy Elliott, Da Brat, Big Pun, Lauryn Hill, Aaliyah, Amy Winehouse, André 3000, Ludacris, Johnny Cash, Eminem, Busta Rhymes, 2Pac, Mac Dre, Tech N9ne, and Brotha Lynch Hung, as well as Mexican actress María Félix and singers Selena Quintanilla, Gloria Trevi and Lupita D'Alessio.
Snow is bilingual, speaking fluent English and Spanish, and records in both languages.
La Vida
Snow Tha Product Lyrics
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'Ta bien el micrófono, Jajaja
Ah
Snow White
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Este es mi rinconcito
Perfectito como él lo quiso
En mi pedacito 'e paraíso
Protegerlos es mi compromiso
Esta es la tierra que me dio la vida, que creo la cría
Desde aquí se siente la energía, también la mía
Mis ancestros me dieron la guía que yo seguía
Prometí que repagaría lo que debía
Y ahora esto está mis herederos
Yo les enseño lo que a mí mis padres me dijeron
Ellos aprendieron de mi tátara, mi tátara abuelo
Este terreno no se vende, yo por esto muero
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Earth is my turf, the world is my stomping ground (the planet)
Out here where I'm from, everybody get down
I graduated from the turf without a cap and gown
One thing you see in the hood, a lot of black and brown
Asians, caucasians, blacks and latinos (Latinos)
Samoans and Tongans and Philipinos
Gotta have tough skin, have hella heart (great)
Can't be no sucka, can't be no mark (afraid)
Out here with them seals, whales and sharks (ocean)
Keep your head above water, like Noah's ark
Your bite gotta be stronger than your bark
'Cause even when the sun out, it can get dark
I-I-I-I, I'm indigenous
You not about to play me, yeah, baby, I'm built for this
And you can blame it in your innocence or ignorance
Either way you ain't getting this, better do your due diligence
Ancestors said I'm heaven sent
And I'm about to show it out
In case somebody didn't tell you, I'ma show you now
'Cause I got everything I need from the Earth and Sun in one seed
'Cause life got one key, and you not gon' play me
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Snow Tha Product’s song “La Vida” is a reflection of her roots and heritage. In the first verse, Snow expresses her contentment in her current life and how she plans to stay in her “rinconcito,” or corner, which is perfect according to her. She uses the aroma of wet earth and sincerity to describe how she feels about her surroundings. She notes that beneath the sun, everything will be fine. The second verse highlights her commitment to protecting her land and teaching her children the values that she learned from her ancestors. She emphasizes that her land is not for sale because it’s a part of her heritage, and she will die protecting it.
The third verse seems like a dedication to her identity as an indigenous woman. She is proud to be “built for this,” and she calls out people who try to play her. Snow emphasizes that she is connected to the earth and the sun, and she is all she needs to survive. She is not here to be played, and she has a mission to show the world what she’s made of.
Overall, the song highlights the value of a sense of belonging and community. Snow Tha Product uses her lyrics to celebrate her heritage and to express her pride in her roots. The song also emphasizes the importance of being an advocate for the land and the environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Life is enjoyed here, and I choose to stay
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
The smell of wet ground and honesty
Porque debajo del sol yo veo, que todo va a estar bien
Because under the sun, I see that everything will be alright
Este es mi rinconcito, perfectito como él lo quiso
This is my nook, perfect as it was intended
En mi pedacito 'e paraíso, protegerlos es mi compromiso
In my little piece of paradise, protecting them is my commitment
Esta es la tierra que me dio la vida, que creo la cría
This is the land that gave me life, that raised me
Desde aquí se siente la energía, también la mía
From here, you can feel the energy, my own included
Mis ancestros me dieron la guía que yo seguía
My ancestors gave me the guidance I follow
Prometí que repagaría lo que debía
I promised to repay what was owed
Y ahora esto está mis herederos, yo les enseño lo que a mí mis padres me dijeron
And now it belongs to my heirs, I teach them what my parents taught me
Ellos aprendieron de mi tátara, mi tátara abuelo
They learned from my great-great-grandfather
Este terreno no se vende, yo por esto muero
This land is not for sale, I would die for it
Earth is my turf, the world is my stomping ground
The Earth is mine, and the world is where I belong
Out here where I'm from, everybody get down
This is where I'm from, and everyone knows it
I graduated from the turf without a cap and gown
I succeeded in the tough streets without a diploma
One thing you see in the hood, a lot of black and brown
The community is diverse and predominantly made up of black and brown people
Asians, caucasians, blacks and latinos
The community is also comprised of Asians, Caucasians, Blacks, and Latinos
Samoans and Tongans and Philipinos
The community also includes Samoans, Tongans, and Filipinos
Gotta have tough skin, have hella heart
You need thick skin and plenty of courage to make it here
Can't be no sucka, can't be no mark
You can't be gullible or easily fooled
Out here with them seals, whales and sharks
In the ocean, you're surrounded by seals, whales, and sharks
Keep your head above water, like Noah's ark
Stay afloat, like Noah's ark during the flood
Your bite gotta be stronger than your bark
Your actions must back up your words
Cause even when the sun out, it can get dark
Even when things seem good, they can quickly turn bad
I-I-I-I, I'm indigenous
I am native to this land
You not about to play me, yeah, baby, I'm built for this
You can't take advantage of me; I am prepared for anything
And you can blame it in your innocence or ignorance
You might blame your lack of knowledge, but that won't excuse your behavior
Either way you ain't getting this, better do your due diligence
Either way, you won't benefit from me, so you better do your research first
Ancestors said I'm heaven sent
My ancestors believed I was a gift from heaven
And I'm about to show it out
And I am going to prove them right
In case somebody didn't tell you, I'ma show you now
If nobody has told you yet, I will show you myself
Cause I got everything I need from the Earth and Sun in one seed
I have everything I need from the Earth and the sun, contained in one seed
Cause life got one key, and you not gon' play me
Life has one key, and you can't manipulate me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Claudia Feliciano, Eart T. Stevens, Gilberto Gutierrez, Gisela Reina, Ivan Felipe Fernandez, Juan Francisco Galvan, Ludwig Goransson, Octavio Vega
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics:
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Este es mi rincocito
Perfectito como el lo quiso
En mi pedacito 'e paraiso
Protegerlos es mi compromiso
Esta es la tierra que me dio la vida, que creo la cría
Desde aquí se siente la energía, también la mía
Mis ancestros me dieron la guía que yo seguía
Prometí que repagaría lo que debía
Y ahora esto está mis herederos
Yo les enseño lo que a mi me parece ligero
Ya se aprendieron de mi tátara, tátara abuelo
Este terreno no se vende, yo por esto muero
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Earth is my turf, the world is my stompin' ground (The planet)
Out here where I'm from, everybody get down (Manic)
I graduated from the turf without a cap and gown
One thing you see in the hood, a lot of Black and brown
Asians, Caucasians, Blacks and Latinos (Latinos)
Samoans and Tongans and Filipinos (Filipinos)
Gotta have tough skin, have hella heart (Brave)
Can't be no sucka, can't be no mark (Afraid)
Out here with the seals, whales, and sharks (Ocean)
Keep your head above water like Noah's Ark (Floatin')
Your bite gotta be stronger than your bark
'Cause even when the sun out, it can get dark
Uh-uh-uh-uh, I'm indigenous
You not about to play me out, baby, I'm built for this
And you can blame it on your innocence or ignorance, either way you ain't getting this
Better do your due diligence, ancestors said I'm heaven-sent
And I'm about to show it out
In case somebody didn't tell you, I'ma show you now
'Cause I got everything I need from the Earth and sun in one seed
'Cause life got one key and you not gon' play me
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
@nonichis
[Snow Tha Product:]
Ooh
'Ta bien el microfono?
Ah
Snow White
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Este es mi rincocito
Perfectito como el lo quiso
En mi pedacito 'e paraiso
Protegerlos es mi compromiso
Esta es la tierra que me dio la vida, que creo la cría
Desde aquí se siente la energía, también la mía
Mis ancestros me dieron la guía que yo seguía
Prometí que repagaría lo que debía
Y ahora esto está mis herederos
Yo les enseño lo que a mi me parece ligero
Ya se aprendieron de mi tátara, tátara abuelo
Este terreno no se vende, yo por esto muero
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
[E-40:]
Earth is my turf, the world is my stompin' ground (The planet)
Out here where I'm from, everybody get down (Manic)
I graduated from the turf without a cap and gown
One thing you see in the hood, a lot of Black and brown
Asians, Caucasians, Blacks and Latinos (Latinos)
Samoans and Tongans and Filipinos (Filipinos)
Gotta have tough skin, have hella heart (Brave)
Can't be no sucka, can't be no mark (Afraid)
Out here with the seals, whales, and sharks (Ocean)
Keep your head above water like Noah's Ark (Floatin')
Your bite gotta be stronger than your bark
'Cause even when the sun out, it can get dark
[Snow Tha Product:]
Uh-uh-uh-uh, I'm indigenous
You not about to play me out, baby, I'm built for this
And you can blame it on your innocence or ignorance, either way you ain't getting this
Better do your due diligence, ancestors said I'm heaven-sent
And I'm about to show it out
In case somebody didn't tell you, I'ma show you now
'Cause I got everything I need from the Earth and sun in one seed
'Cause life got one key and you not gon' play me
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
Aquí la vida se goza, por acá me voy a quedar
Aroma a tierra mojada y una de sinceridad
Porque debajo del sol yo veo
Que todo va a estar bien
@moxyblackfiddler
There's a reason why the Shang Chi, Ms Marvel and Black Panther soundtracks are the best of the MCU. So much culture.
@juansebastianleonbociga2853
Yes, l like the soundtracks, but I love the soundtrack the Wakanda forever because have so much culture from the Latinos ❤❤
@HelloThere_42
Does Ms. Marvel have a good soundtrack? The show was kinda mid to me, but I haven’t checked out the music much.
@aexothicc
Moonknight too, tho most of it is ost
@amani6784
yess! those soundtracks have been on repeat for me, it makes such a difference. Ms. Marvel is especially close to my heart as it represents my culture <3
@matthewsoucy9073
Did you guys forgot about the guardians of the galaxy soundtracks?
@itsasickness4939
Snow murdering the beat once again. 💐💐💐❄❄❄ Thanks Marvel for giving her this shine.
@AhsokaJackson
Yeah, I lost my schitt when I found out Snow was gonna be on the soundtrack for this film!! I am SO friggin' happy that people are going to be finding her via this film. She deserves the exposure and then some!!
And I finally got a chance to see the complete film, and it's definitely an awesome, worthy project to have one's name attached to. ^^
And the specific song itself definitely fits her, heh!
@ikuep
Snow makes bilingual rapping work so well. She's one of the rare ones that can do that and flow nice.
@raulgallegosherrada201
Con esta rolita me dieron ganas de irme a vivir a mi ranchito en zacatecas 😢 y ya nunca regresar