Big Poppa

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“Big Poppa”
“Big Poppa” cover
Single by The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy
from the album Ready to Die
Released April 3, 1995
Format CD
Recorded 1994
Genre hip hop, G Funk
Length 4:13
Label Bad Boy/Universal
Producer Poke and Sean "Puffy" Combs
The Notorious B.I.G. featuring Puff Daddy singles chronology
"Juicy"
(1994)		 "Big Poppa"
(1995)		 "One More Chance"
(1995)


"Big Poppa" is the Grammy Nominated and Billboards 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[1].

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, Shut Me Up: The Remixes +3.

Contents

[edit] Single tracklist

[edit] 12 inch

A-Side

  1. Big Poppa (Club Mix) (4:13)
  2. Warning (Club Mix) (3:41)
  3. Big Poppa (Instrumental) (4:13)

B-Side

  1. Big Poppa (Radio Edit) (4:12)
  2. Warning (Radio Edit) (2:57)
  3. Warning (Instrumental) (3:41)

[edit] Remix

A-Side

  1. Big Poppa (Club Mix) (4:13)
  2. Big Poppa (Remix) (Club Mix) (4:11)
  3. Who Shot Ya? (Club Mix) (5:19)
  4. Big Poppa (Instrumental) (4:13)

B-Side

  1. Big Poppa (Radio Edit) (4:12)
  2. Who Shot Ya? (Radio Edit) (5:19)
  3. Big Poppa (Remix) (Instrumental) (4:11)
  4. Who Shot Ya? (Instrumental) (5:09)


[edit] Trivia

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  • "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.
  • 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.


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"Juicy" · "Big Poppa" · "One More Chance" · "Hypnotize" · "Mo Money Mo Problems" · "Sky's the Limit"
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