“Big Poppa” is the most joyful song on Ready to Die. The reality of success and money, and what it could do for the man and his family, is palpable on most of his other moments of triumph ...

(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BIG POPPA") THE NOTORIOUS BIG: (Rapping) I love it when you call me Big Poppa. Throw your hands in the air if you's a true player. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: Christopher Wallace ...