Mariah Carey I Know — What You Want

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

It became his highest-charting single to that point. 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. In 2003, the worlds of aggressive hip-hop and

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

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 .