‘Bushes’ is a common slang used to describe a woman’s sexual organs covered in natural hair. The second line on the verse goes right for the kill.Īllow me to lace these lyrical douches in your bushes (Uh) Watch “Big Poppa” Music Video by The Notorious B.I.G.īiggie starts with class “To all the ladies in the place with style and grace.” He talks to the ladies with style and grace, excluding the broke gold diggers. However, the song’s most coveted accomplishment would be its induction into the 2021 list of ‘ The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time‘ by Rolling Stone magazine. The song was nominated for two awards ‘Best Rap Solo Performance’ and ‘Best Rap Song of the Year’ at the 1996 Grammy Awards. The song also peaked at #6 on Billboard Hot 100 Chart, making Biggie’s first top 10 hit in the U.S. It sold over 1 million copies in the U.S. The song also features a cameo and additional vocals by Puff Daddy.

The songwriting credits on the song extend to The Isley Brothers, Chris Jasper, and The Notorious B.I.G. “Big Poppa” features a sample of the song “Between the Sheets” by The Isley Brothers. The song had big shoes to fill as “Juicy” was the first single off the album. “Big Poppa’ was released as the second single from the debut studio album ‘Ready to Die’ by The Notorious B.I.G., on December 24, 1994.

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