Mariah Carey I Know What You Want Today

After hearing the "reference track" where Busta sang the parts to give her an idea of the melody, Mariah insisted he keep his own vocals on the final version.

Busta initially planned to hire a professional male R&B singer for the back-and-forth vocals with Carey. Mariah Carey I Know What You Want

The video features a high-stakes narrative with Busta watching over a love interest (played by Tae Heckard ) whose husband is portrayed by actor Michael Jai White . After hearing the "reference track" where Busta sang

Directed by , the music video was shot in Malibu and drew inspiration from graphic novels like 100 Bullets . Directed by , the music video was shot

At the time, it was uncommon for rappers to sing on their own tracks, but Carey found Busta's soulful delivery perfect for the song’s vibe. Chart Success and "Return to Form"

The song was an international smash, peaking at on the Billboard Hot 100 and staying in the top 40 for 21 weeks.

Following a difficult professional period after the Glitter era, "I Know What You Want" was hailed as a major "return to form" and a precursor to her massive 2005 comeback with The Emancipation of Mimi . A Cinematic Music Video