The song was mentioned in the 2009 film, Madea Goes to Jail, as well as being used for the party scene in 2007's Superbad. It was also used in the 2009 biographical film, Notorious. "Big Poppa" was used in the 2001 film Hardball multiple times.The song also samples the beat from The Isley Brothers' 1983 hit " Between the Sheets." It also makes a reference to the original Bad Boy artist Craig Mack, with the line, "now check it, I got more Mack than Craig in the bed.". The line, "I love it when you call me Big Poppa" is sampled from his verse from the Super Cat song, " Dolly My Baby" released in 1993. The title is based on one of The Notorious B.I.G.'s many nicknames. There was an official remix released in 1995 featuring Jermaine Dupri, called "Big Poppa (So So Def Remix)" which has similar lyrics, with Dupri replacing Puff Daddy, and Biggie providing a new third verse. The single was certified platinum by the RIAA and sold over 1,000,000 copies domestically.
It also went on to win at the Billboard Music Awards. "Big Poppa" was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards. It features a sample of the song, " Between the Sheets" written by The Isley Brothers.
It was released as the second single from his first studio album Ready to Die. " Big Poppa" is a song by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G. The Hit Factory ( New York City, New York)
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