Big Poppa (2007 — Remaster)

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.

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. Big Poppa (2007 Remaster)

Producer Chucky Thompson admitted they were listening to Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle and watching blaxploitation movies while experimenting with a smoother, R&B-infused sound to "test" Biggie's versatility. 4. Lyrical Easter Eggs The 2007 remastered version of is a polished

Though Biggie was the king of East Coast rap, "Big Poppa" was heavily inspired by the sound popular at the time. According to producer Nashiem Myrick, Biggie "didn't even

Here are several interesting facts and history about the track that could serve as a great "paper" of trivia:

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:

It famously samples "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers.