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The track was nominated for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 1996 Grammys, though it ultimately lost to Coolio’s "Gangsta’s Paradise" .

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 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. The track was nominated for Best Rap Solo

It famously samples "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers. Lyrical Easter Eggs The 2007 remastered version of

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: