Mase - What You Want Official

(often titled "Tell Me What You Want") is the second single from American rapper Mase's 4x Platinum debut album, Harlem World (1997) . Featuring the R&B group Total , the track is a quintessential example of the "Bad Boy era" sound—smooth, laid-back, and polished. Key Track Information Release Date : December 3, 1997.

: He highlights that his partner loves him for who he is rather than his celebrity status ("The reason why I love you, you don't like me 'cause my status").

Watch the official music video directed by Joseph Kahn, which showcases the late-90s Bad Boy aesthetic: Mase [feat. Total] - What You Want (Official Music Video) Bad Boy Entertainment YouTube• Jun 25, 2014 Lyrical Themes & Meaning Mase - What You Want

: The song's foundation is a sample of "Right on for the Darkness" by Curtis Mayfield.

: Produced by Nashiem Myrick of Bad Boy’s in-house team, The Hitmen, and co-written by Mase and Sean "Puffy" Combs. (often titled "Tell Me What You Want") is

: The lyrics emphasize providing a luxurious life, with lines about buying "carats" and putting mall shopping sprees on his "tab".

: A blend of Rap and Contemporary R&B, specifically categorized as "Pop Rap". : He highlights that his partner loves him

: Mase expresses a desire to see his partner do well, mentioning future aspirations like having children or getting a "legal gig".