: A blend of Rap and Contemporary R&B, specifically categorized as "Pop Rap".
: Produced by Nashiem Myrick of Bad Boy’s in-house team, The Hitmen, and co-written by Mase and Sean "Puffy" Combs.
: The lyrics emphasize providing a luxurious life, with lines about buying "carats" and putting mall shopping sprees on his "tab". Mase - What You Want
: The song's foundation is a sample of "Right on for the Darkness" by Curtis Mayfield.
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 : A blend of Rap and Contemporary R&B,
: Mase expresses a desire to see his partner do well, mentioning future aspirations like having children or getting a "legal gig".
: 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"). : The song's foundation is a sample of
The song features Mase's signature "monotone" flow, focusing on themes of wealth, commitment, and romance.