Big Poppa
The Notorious B.I.G.
Big Poppa is a single EP built around The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 hit of the same name, the second single from his debut album Ready to Die. The core Big Poppa EP, released in 1994, collects five tracks over about 21 minutes, centered on different versions of the song plus its celebrated B‑side “Who Shot Ya?” and related mixes. Later reissues and anniversary editions have kept the EP (and its remixes) in circulation, sometimes on colored vinyl or as part of deluxe packages, underscoring how important the track is within Biggie’s catalog.
The original “Big Poppa” is a smooth, laid‑back rap song that samples The Isley Brothers’ “Between the Sheets,” combining R&B warmth, West Coast‑inspired production, and Biggie’s relaxed, charismatic delivery. On the EP, listeners get the album version plus radio edits, club mixes, and remixes (including the So So Def remix featuring Jermaine Dupri), which tweak drums, structure, and intros to suit radio, clubs, or DJ use while preserving the song’s core vibe. These releases showcase the record’s versatility: the same “Big Poppa” that became his first Top 10 Hot 100 hit and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance also serves as a staple for DJs and a defining statement of his “smooth side,” balancing luxury talk, flirtation, and storytelling in one of 90s hip‑hop’s most enduring singles.
Big Poppa
The Notorious B.I.G.
Big Poppa is a single EP built around The Notorious B.I.G.’s 1994 hit of the same name, the second single from his debut album Ready to Die. The core Big Poppa EP, released in 1994, collects five tracks over about 21 minutes, centered on different versions of the song plus its celebrated B‑side “Who Shot Ya?” and related mixes. Later reissues and anniversary editions have kept the EP (and its remixes) in circulation, sometimes on colored vinyl or as part of deluxe packages, underscoring how important the track is within Biggie’s catalog.
The original “Big Poppa” is a smooth, laid‑back rap song that samples The Isley Brothers’ “Between the Sheets,” combining R&B warmth, West Coast‑inspired production, and Biggie’s relaxed, charismatic delivery. On the EP, listeners get the album version plus radio edits, club mixes, and remixes (including the So So Def remix featuring Jermaine Dupri), which tweak drums, structure, and intros to suit radio, clubs, or DJ use while preserving the song’s core vibe. These releases showcase the record’s versatility: the same “Big Poppa” that became his first Top 10 Hot 100 hit and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance also serves as a staple for DJs and a defining statement of his “smooth side,” balancing luxury talk, flirtation, and storytelling in one of 90s hip‑hop’s most enduring singles.