Mariah Carey I Know What You Want (2025)

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

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. Mariah Carey I Know What You Want

Busta initially planned to hire a professional male R&B singer for the back-and-forth vocals with Carey. Following a difficult professional period after the Glitter

In 2003, the worlds of aggressive hip-hop and high-octane R&B collided when Busta Rhymes and Mariah Carey released Featuring Busta's group, the Flipmode Squad , the track became a defining anthem of the early 2000s, blending a smooth, seductive melody with street-wise grit. The Origin: A Surprising Vocal Decision In 2003, the worlds of aggressive hip-hop and

The storyline was so iconic that it was finally continued nearly 20 years later in the music video for their 2021 follow-up collaboration, "Where I Belong." Cultural Impact

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 .

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