The Notorious B.i.g. - Big Poppa -

Released on December 24, 1994, is one of the most defining tracks in hip-hop history. As the second single from The Notorious B.I.G.'s debut album, Ready to Die , it transformed him from a gritty street lyricist into a smooth, mainstream superstar. Production and Sound

The song introduced the world to the "Big Poppa" persona—a charismatic, wealthy "player" who enjoys the finer things in life. The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa

The song's core is built around a smooth sample of The Isley Brothers’ "Between the Sheets" (1983). Released on December 24, 1994, is one of