What If.... The Commission Album

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! 🎬

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:28 - Commission Album Release
05:41 - Label Credit for Commission Album
09:48 - Commission Album Concepts (Part 2)
12:18 - Biggie's Early Signings
17:57 - Notorious B.I.G. Commission Song
20:35 - Goals of the Commission
25:00 - Roc Nation Blueprint
25:45 - Sound of the Commission Album
27:44 - Brooklyn vs Harlem Rivalry
33:33 - Premature Discussions
37:05 - Dame's Influence on Murder Inc
41:21 - Jay-Z's Potential Departure
42:44 - Biggie vs Jay-Z Dynamics
45:13 - Jay-Z's Patience for Success
50:20 - Jay-Z and Biggie Collaboration Impact
52:50 - Craig Mack's Bad Boy Fit
58:14 - Biggie's Signing of Mase
1:00:53 - Biggie's Potential Signing of DMX
1:04:55 - Jay-Z's "Vol. 1" Era
1:07:20 - The Firm Project
1:09:26 - Iconic Philly Rap Song
1:11:50 - OUTRO
1:15:00 - Upcoming Music Releases
1:15:16 - Westside Gunn Update
1:15:50 - Enjoying Current Music