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:

Though Biggie was the king of East Coast rap, "Big Poppa" was heavily inspired by the sound popular at the time. 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 Surprisingly, Biggie was not originally a fan of the song

The line "I got more Mack than Craig" is a playful jab at his Bad Boy labelmate Craig Mack , referencing Mack's hit song "Flava in Ya Ear". 5. Cultural Impact The song's production has a competitive backstory: Though

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.