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"Big Poppa" is the Grammy Nominated and Billboard Award Winning second single off of
The Notorious B.I.G.'s
Ready to Die released in 1994 and the single was released in 1995. The song was his first Top 10 hit, peaking at number 6 in the US. It features a sample of the song "Between the Sheets" written by
Ronald Isley,
O'Kelly Isley, R.B. Isley, E.J. Isley, and C. Jasper, and originally performed by
The Isley Brothers. The song makes a reference to original Bad Boy artist
Craig Mack who helped him make his lyrical debut ("now check it, I got more Mack than Craig in the bed..."). The song was one of many songs of the era to continue to break down cultural boundaries in music, finding many fans among the suburban white youth market. It became a staple at parties and one of the most popular and identifiable songs of the era. It was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performace at the 1996 Grammy Awards. It also went on to win at the Billboard Awards.
It is one Biggie's most popular singles based on its platinum certification by
RIAA on
May 23,
1995(External Link
).
There is an official remix released in 1995 featuring Jermaine Dupri called,"
Big Poppa (So So Def Remix)" which has similar lyrics (Dupri replacing Puff Daddy) except Biggie has a new 3rd verse. This remix appeared as a single.
It has been covered by New York band
Mindless Self Indulgence on their release, .
Single tracklist
12 inch
A-Side
- Big Poppa (Club Mix) (4:13)
- Warning (Club Mix) (3:41)
- Big Poppa (Instrumental) (4:13)
B-Side
- Big Poppa (Radio Edit) (4:12)
- Warning (Radio Edit) (2:57)
- Warning (Instrumental) (3:41)
Remix
A-Side
Big Poppa (Club Mix) (4:13)
Big Poppa (Remix) (Club Mix) (4:11)
Who Shot Ya? (Club Mix) (5:19)
Big Poppa (Instrumental) (4:13)
B-Side
Big Poppa (Radio Edit) (4:12)
Who Shot Ya? (Radio Edit) (5:19)
Big Poppa (Remix) (Instrumental) (4:11)
Who Shot Ya? (Instrumental) (5:09)
Trivia
"Big Poppa" is used as an introduction song by the Boston Red Sox for designated hitter David Ortiz, whose nickname "Big Papi" is similar to the song's title.
The same sample was used in 1992 by southern rap duo UGK for the song "Cramping My Style."
The same sample was also used in 1993 by rapper Dre Dog for the song "Lips".
The same sample was also used in 1993 by rapper 2Pac & his group Thug Life for the unreleased song "Time To Get My Drink On".
This was used in the movie Hardball, as an inspiration to one of the players to pitch well.
"Big Poppa" is the Vice President of The Untouchables Van Club.
This song was parodied on Saturday Night Live when Will Ferrell portrayed Robert Goulet. Goulet pitched his CD of rap songs that he'd recorded a cappella in this comical skit.
An available nickname for a created player in NBA Ballers is Big Poppa – a nod to the CD.
The second verse of the song is played in the movie Superbad when the protagionist Seth dances with a girl at a party.
Gwen Stefani's song "Luxurious" of the album Love Angel Music Baby, contains the same Isley Brothers sample.
Further Information
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