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.
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Snow Tha Product Lyrics
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This one for la raza, bitch it don’t stop
Til 4, 5, 6 in the mornin'
Till somebody’s uncle sings 'till he drops
Now I rap for y’all and y’all know it
But goddamn, do I got that hatin' shit
Maybe ‘cause I’m Mexican n I be wreckin'
She steppin' and definitely bringin' em a little change to this
‘Cause this ain’t a sap and the pesos don’t last us shit
A conundrum, I’ve been dumb some
Man, I’m proud of my people who be tryna get like Carlos Slim
‘Cause I know y’all tired of bein pacifist
I’m running up with hella cats and I’m blasting shit
Till we back, we get attack and attack you bitch
‘Cause if you tryna fuck with us then you a masochist
Mira cabron, conmigo no te metas guey
Yo te voy a enseñar que conmigo no es okay
Poneme algun commentario que el ritmo es gay
Que no mato la liga con mi mixtape
There's always some dumb bitch with some shit to say
But a latina finna get up in here an hit the game
So you can hate, you can say shit but we gon' stay
Snow White tell them hating bitches fix your face
We rolling up, holding drinks
Let them haters hate
They know what’s up, know we in here
They know we don’t play, don’t play
Don't play, don't play, don't play
Hold up, wait a minute, make them scream 'n shake
We showing up, blowing up
Tell my DJ hit play, hit play
Hit play, hit play, hit play
(Wake ya game up!)
This one for the kickbacks in apartments
Man, fuck the neighbors and fuck the cops
If they don’t want none, don’t talk shit
From the VIP in the club to the parking lot
I got a crew of belligerents, that's unorthodox
And it all went downhill when we poured them shots
We poured one, four, six, twenty, fuck
I can’t even afford it all
Around here these bouncers don’t play
Been drinking Monster all day
Feel big as Ricky Rozay
But I’m five-foot-three on a good day
Ok, I’m feeling Patron ay pero dice mi novia to phone home
But my girl here telling me don’t go
Pitbull in the back like bon bo-bon bon
Like where my fellas in here getting stacks? Throw em
Where my women in here with the racks? Show 'em
What you doing in the back? Where you going?
Haters talking, stepping, its a rap, hold up
We rolling up, holding drinks
Let them haters hate
They know what’s up, know we in here
They know we don’t play, don’t play
Don't play, don't play, don't play
Hold up, wait a minute, make them scream 'n shake
We showing up, blowing up
Tell my DJ hit play, hit play
Hit play, hit play, hit play
(Wake ya game up!)
Where my fellas in here getting stacks? Throw em
Where the women in here with the racks? Show ‘em
What you doing in the back? Where you going?
Haters talking, stepping, its a rap, hold up
We rolling up, holding drinks
Let them haters hate
They know what’s up, know we in here
They know we don’t play, don't play
Don't play, don't play, don’t play
Hold up, wait a minute, make them scream n shake
We showing up, blowing up
Tell my DJ hit play, hit play
Hit play, hit play, hit play
(Wake your game up!)
The song "Play" by Snow Tha Product is an upbeat, high-energy rap song that celebrates having a good time with friends and resisting the negativity and criticisms of others. The lyrics convey a strong sense of pride in Mexican identity and culture, as well as in being part of a tight-knit community of like-minded individuals who support and uplift each other.
The opening lines of the song establish a clear connection to Snow's Mexican heritage, with "la raza" being a Spanish term that refers to people of Mexican descent. She acknowledges that some people may dislike her because of her background and the fact that she is a successful rapper, but she refuses to let this bring her down. Throughout the song, Snow emphasizes the importance of having fun with her friends and living life to the fullest, no matter what anyone else might think or say.
The chorus of the song, which repeats multiple times throughout, is a call to action for anyone who wants to join Snow and her crew in having a good time: "We rolling up, holding drinks / Let them haters hate / They know what's up, know we in here / They know we don't play, don't play." The lyrics are confident and assertive, and the repeated refrain of "hit play" encourages people to turn up the music and dance the night away.
Overall, "Play" is a song about celebrating life and having fun with the people who matter most. It's a catchy, upbeat track with a positive message that is sure to resonate with anyone who wants to let loose and enjoy themselves without worrying about what others might think.
Line by Line Meaning
This ones for y’all if y’all want it
Snow Tha Product is dedicating this song to her listeners.
This one for la raza, bitch it don’t stop
She's especially dedicated to the Latino community and won't let anything bring her down.
Til 4, 5, 6 in the mornin'
Snow will keep the party going all night.
Till somebody’s uncle sings 'till he drops
The party will continue until everyone is exhausted.
Now I rap for y’all and y’all know it
Snow raps for her fans and she knows they appreciate it.
But goddamn, do I got that hatin' shit
Despite the love from her fans, there are still haters who refuse to support her.
Maybe ‘cause I’m Mexican n I be wreckin'
Snow thinks her ethnicity might be the reason why people hate on her success.
She steppin' and definitely bringin' em a little change to this
Snow's music is unique and she's impacting the rap game in her own way.
Man, I come from where they run from
Snow has grown up in tough circumstances where people run away from the problems.
‘Cause this ain’t a sap and the pesos don’t last us shit
Money is hard to come by where Snow comes from, as people work tirelessly for minimum pay.
A conundrum, I’ve been dumb some
Snow admits to making mistakes in her life, but she's proud of her heritage.
Man, I’m proud of my people who be tryna get like Carlos Slim
Snow is proud of people who rise to greatness, as Carlos Slim is a wealthy and successful Mexican businessman.
‘Cause I know y’all tired of bein pacifist
People are tired of being passive and are ready to fight for what they want.
I’m running up with hella cats and I’m blasting shit
Snow is ready to fight alongside her supporters if anyone tries to mess with them.
Till we back, we get attack and attack you bitch
If anyone tries to attack her supporters, Snow and her crew will fight back with a vengeance.
‘Cause if you tryna fuck with us then you a masochist
Anyone who tries to harm Snow and her crew is a masochist looking to harm themselves.
Mira cabron, conmigo no te metas guey
Snow warns others not to mess with her.
Yo te voy a enseñar que conmigo no es okay
If someone does mess with her, Snow will show them that it's not okay.
Poneme algun commentario que el ritmo es gay
She challenges anyone who says her music is weak or boring.
Que no mato la liga con mi mixtape
Snow knows her mixtape is good and it's worth listening to.
There's always some dumb bitch with some shit to say
Haters are always going to exist, but Snow won't let them bring her down.
But a latina finna get up in here an hit the game
She's proud to be a Latina and is ready to make an impact in the rap game.
So you can hate, you can say shit but we gon' stay
Haters can hate all they want, but Snow and her supporters will stay strong and will not be discouraged.
Snow White tell them hating bitches fix your face
Snow challenges haters to fix their attitudes and stop being negative towards her and her crew.
We rolling up, holding drinks
Snow and her friends are partying and enjoying themselves with drinks in hand.
Let them haters hate
Snow is unbothered by the hate from others and will focus on enjoying the moment.
They know what’s up, know we in here
Her haters know that Snow and her crew are present and having fun.
They know we don’t play, don’t play
Snow and her supporters are not to be messed with.
Hold up, wait a minute, make them scream 'n shake
Snow wants to make a big impression and get the crowd excited and energized.
We showing up, blowing up
Snow and her crew are making a strong entrance and making a big impact.
Tell my DJ hit play, hit play
Snow wants her DJ to play her music and get the party started.
Where my fellas in here getting stacks? Throw em
Snow encourages men who are making money to show it off by throwing their stacks of cash in the air.
Where the women in here with the racks? Show ‘em
She also encourages women who have large breasts or ample cleavage to show it off.
What you doing in the back? Where you going?
Snow is inquisitive about what people in the back of the room are doing or where they're going.
Haters talking, stepping, its a rap, hold up
She's ready to take on any of her haters who try to step up to her.
(Wake ya game up!)
Snow is urging everyone to wake up and be more aware of what's happening around them.
Contributed by Annabelle V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SNOWTHAPRODUCT
Hey!! 😁👋 I just dropped a NEW song & music video yesterday -> https://youtu.be/jCK44VKzeS4
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Hector Ortiz
Hector j. Ortiz
Rachel Gibson
Please come to New Zealand one day snow, please !!!!
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QUEEENN ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Ismael Gonzalez
Girl you a badass chick very talented and skillful you're blessed keep up the good work...es todo mi paisana
Daya Burelos
Snow dijo en una entrevista que va a empezar a grabar más discos en español para México-LATAM, y que quiere unión entre todos los cantantes mexicanos...
Esta mujer viene a hacer un cambio con todos los cantantes mexicanos, los va a unir. Tenemos que apoyarla 🔥🇲🇽
250stars
Esto lo viene haciendo desde hace 10 años🖤🖤
Josue Escalante
@250stars Si hablas de lo que a echo y logrado ella misma coincido desde hace mas de 10 años lo viene haciendo, pero lo de que quiere, unión de cantantes mexicanos es nuevo y seria la primera que lograria unir a todos, sabiendo que eso no pasa ni a pasado porque siempre han tenido diferencias TODOS.
𝕰ℜℑ𝔎 𝕹𝔒𝔛
Es bueno
Aries Ariza
Who still bumping this in 2020 who with me ..love old snows songs she still the best female rapper even 6yrs later ..