What is big poppa sampled?

"Big Poppa" is a song by The Notorious B.I.G. (also known as Biggie Smalls) from his debut album, "Ready to Die." It was released in 1994 and became one of the rapper's most popular and iconic songs. The track features a smooth, laid-back beat and Biggie Smalls' signature flow.

"Big Poppa" is notable for its use of a sample from "Between the Sheets" by The Isley Brothers. The song also features samples from "Funky President" by James Brown and "You Are My Joy" by the Soul Children. The sample from "Between the Sheets" provides the song's prominent melody and is recognizable to many listeners.

The song's title and lyrics are a reference to The Notorious B.I.G.'s self-proclaimed status as a successful drug dealer and ladies' man. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and winning a Soul Train Music Award for Best Rap – Solo in 1995.

"Big Poppa" has been sampled and referenced in numerous other songs and popular culture, showing its lasting impact on hip-hop and music as a whole.