What If.... The Commission Album

Ern and Iso

What if one of hip-hop’s greatest "what-if" albums actually happened? 🎤💭 In this episode, Ern and Iso dive into the legendary speculation around *The Commission Album*. Imagine Jay-Z, Biggie, and Diddy joining forces to create a label and drop FIRE tracks—would it have changed rap culture forever? 🔥 From creative tensions to Brooklyn's finest vibes, this episode is packed with real talk about collaboration, rivalries, and the ultimate "what could’ve been."Get ready for engaging discussions on how the album might’ve been structured, who would’ve stolen the spotlight (Biggie’s hooks or Jay’s bars? 👀), and why this dream project never saw the light of day. Plus, they break down the impact on labels like Bad Boy and Roc-A-Fella, the side hustles, and how personalities clashed behind the scenes. You won’t want to miss this deep dive into hip-hop history and the untold stories that shaped the genre. 🎧 Join Ern and Iso for a wild ride through rap’s biggest hypotheticals. Don’t miss out—hit play NOW! 🎬#TheCommissionAlbum #JayZ #Biggie #HipHopHistory #RapCulture #ErnAndIsoPodcast #WhatIf #BrooklynsFinest #MusicLegends #RealTalk #RapDiscussions#brooklynrappers #newyorkhiphop #diddybadboyrecords #newyorkrapscene #hiphophistoryanalysis#commissionalbum #diddybadboy #commissionalbum #rapsupergroup #jayzbiggieCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:28 - Commission Album Release05:41 - Label Credit for Commission Album09:48 - Commission Album Concepts (Part 2)12:18 - Biggie's Early Signings17:57 - Notorious B.I.G. Commission Song20:35 - Goals of the Commission25:00 - Roc Nation Blueprint25:45 - Sound of the Commission Album27:44 - Brooklyn vs Harlem Rivalry33:33 - Premature Discussions37:05 - Dame's Influence on Murder Inc41:21 - Jay-Z's Potential Departure42:44 - Biggie vs Jay-Z Dynamics45:13 - Jay-Z's Patience for Success50:20 - Jay-Z and Biggie Collaboration Impact52:50 - Craig Mack's Bad Boy Fit58:14 - Biggie's Signing of Mase1:00:53 - Biggie's Potential Signing of DMX1:04:55 - Jay-Z's "Vol. 1" Era1:07:20 - The Firm Project1:09:26 - Iconic Philly Rap Song1:11:50 - OUTRO1:15:00 - Upcoming Music Releases1:15:16 - Westside Gunn Update1:15:50 - Enjoying Current Music