The song helped solidify "Big Poppa" as one of Christopher Wallace's primary monikers, alongside Biggie Smalls and The Notorious B.I.G..
It famously samples "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers.
The 2007 remastered version of is a polished take on The Notorious B.I.G.'s legendary 1994 single, originally released on his debut album Ready to Die. Big Poppa (2007 Remaster)
Surprisingly, Biggie was not originally a fan of the song. According to producer Nashiem Myrick, Biggie "didn't even like 'Big Poppa'" and it was one of the very last tracks recorded for the album. Despite his hesitation, it became his first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's production has a competitive backstory:
The beat was originally produced for the hip-hop group . The song helped solidify "Big Poppa" as one
Sean "Puffy" Combs liked it so much that he brokered a trade to get it back for Biggie, giving the Lost Boyz an Easy Mo Bee beat in exchange.
The track was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammys, though it ultimately lost to Coolio’s "Gangsta’s Paradise" . Surprisingly, Biggie was not originally a fan of the song
Directed by Hype Williams , the music video is famous for its cameos, featuring stars like Mary J. Blige, Aaliyah, and Jermaine Dupri.