Big Poppa
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| "Big Poppa" | ||
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| Single by The Notorious B.I.G. | ||
| from the album Ready to Die | ||
| Released | 1994 | |
| Format | 12" single | |
| Genre | Hip hop | |
| Length | 4:13 | |
| Label | Bad Boy | |
| Producer(s) | Chucky Thompson & Sean "Puffy" Combs | |
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| The Notorious B.I.G. singles chronology | ||
| "Juicy" (1994) |
"Big Poppa" (1994) |
"One More Chance" (1995) |
"Big Poppa" is the second single off of The Notorious B.I.G.'s Ready to Die released in 1994. 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, and in the bed...").
It is one Biggie's most popular singles based on its platinum certification by RIAA on May 23, 1995[1].
It has been covered by New York band Mindless Self Indulgence on their release, Shut Me Up: The Remixes +3.
[edit] 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.
- This was used in the movie Hardball, as an inspiration to one of the players to pitch well.
| The Notorious B.I.G. |
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| Discography |
| Albums & EPs |
| Ready to Die • Life After Death • Born Again • Duets: The Final Chapter • Greatst Hits |
| Singles |
| "Party and Bullshit" • "Juicy" • "Big Poppa" • "One More Chance" • "Hypnotize" • "Mo Money Mo Problems" • "Sky's the Limit" • "Notorious B.I.G." • "Dead Wrong" • "Runnin' (Dying to Live)" • "Nasty Girl" • "Spit Your Game" • "Hold Ya Head" |
| Guest singles |
| "Who Shot Ya?" • "Suicidal Thoughts" • "Warning" • "Notorious Thugs" |
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