The song's core is built around a smooth sample of The Isley Brothers’ "Between the Sheets" (1983).
The song introduced the world to the "Big Poppa" persona—a charismatic, wealthy "player" who enjoys the finer things in life. The Notorious B.I.G. - Big Poppa
The song solidified several of his nicknames and features the famous line, "I got more Mack than Craig," a nod to fellow Bad Boy artist Craig Mack. Commercial Success and Legacy The song's core is built around a smooth
Watch this clip to hear Biggie himself discuss the massive impact 'Big Poppa' had on his career and the public's perception of him: "I got more Mack than Craig