"I Wanna Know" propelled Joe to international stardom, marking his highest-ever peak on the mainstream charts. Joe I Wanna Know (Audio)

: Directed by Bille Woodruff and starring Claudia Jordan, the Official Music Video tells a story of Joe rescuing a woman from a toxic relationship, reinforcing the song’s themes of empathy and commitment. Joe - I Wanna Know (Official Video) : The track first appeared on the soundtrack

: Producer Tony Nicholas revealed in an interview with YouKnowIGotSoul that he originally began working with Joe as a favor to a manager, helping the artist turn in music after he had fallen behind on his recordings. Chart Dominance and Legacy Joe - I Wanna Know (Official Video) :

Interestingly, this massive hit almost didn't make it to the public.

: Written by Joe alongside Jolyon Skinner and Michele Williams, the "slow jam" was produced by Joe and Tony Nicholas, with additional credits to Timmy Allen.

: It climbed to number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and held the number one spot on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart for eight consecutive weeks.