‘What You Want’ Mase ft. Total (1997) “What You Want” is the second single from Mase’s quadruple-platinum debut album, Harlem World, released on December 3, 1997, through Bad Boy Records and Arista. Featuring labelmates Total, the track was produced by Nashiem Myrick of The Hitmen and is built around an infectious sample of Curtis Mayfield’s 1973 soul classic “Right on for the Darkness.” The song is a quintessential mid-tempo Bad Boy era ballad, blending Mase’s smooth, effortless flow with Total’s melodic R&B vocals to create a sophisticated “luxury rap” aesthetic. The track was a massive commercial success, peaking at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching number three on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It earned a Gold certification from the RIAA and became a global hit, reaching the top five in New Zealand and the top 20 in the United Kingdom. The official music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, features a sleek, high-fashion atmosphere that solidified Mase’s image as ...