"What You Want" was the second single released from Mase

Mase

Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...

's debut album, Harlem World

Harlem World

Harlem World is the critically acclaimed multi-platinum debut album by Harlem rapper Mase, released October 28, 1997.-Background:Seen as Puff Daddy's new protege since the passing of The Notorious B.I.G., Mase rose to fame after being a member of Children of the Corn with fellow Harlem rappers Big...

. It was produced by Nashiem Myrick of the production team, The Hitmen

The Hitmen (production team)

The Hitmen is a production team formed by Sean "Diddy" Combs to produce hip hop and R&B records for his Bad Boy label's recording artists. Because of its great success, the group has also been hired for projects outside of Bad Boy-Production:...

 and featured vocals by R&B group, Total

Total (band)

Total was an American R&B girl group and one of the signature acts of Sean Combs' Bad Boy Records imprint during the 1990s.-Emergence & Total:...

. "What You Want" was another successful single for Mase, peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100

Billboard Hot 100

The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...

, becoming his second straight top 10 single, and was certified gold on February 14, 1998.

Peak positions

Chart	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	# 6
U.S. R&B / Hip-Hop	# 3
Hot Rap Singles	# 3
Rhythmic Top 40	# 5
Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales	# 4
Canadian Singles Chart	# 12

End of year charts

End of year chart (1998)	Position
U.S. Billboard Hot 100	31