Ill Be Missing You (feat. Faith Evans & 112) ◉

Sting, the writer of the original track, famously receives substantial daily royalties because the sample was not cleared before the song's release.

It heavily samples the melody and rhythm of The Police ’s 1983 hit "Every Breath You Take" . Ill Be Missing You (feat. Faith Evans & 112)

The song was born from the immense grief following Biggie Smalls' death. Sting, the writer of the original track, famously

"I'll Be Missing You" was a massive global success, becoming a "soundtrack for remembrance". "I'll Be Missing You" was a massive global

Although Puff Daddy is the primary performer, the lyrics were penned by Brooklyn rapper Sauce Money . Puff Daddy initially approached Jay-Z to write it, but Jay-Z declined, feeling Sauce Money was better suited for the somber task. Musical Composition and Samples

Beyond the tribute to Biggie, the song resonated globally as a universal anthem for anyone mourning a lost loved one. Billboard later named it the #1 "Greatest of All Time Song of the Summer". The Music Video