"Welcome Back" was an immediate commercial success. It peaked at and became Mase’s highest-charting solo single since Feels So Good in 1997. The music video, which featured Mase preaching to a congregation of choir singers that eventually morphs into a dance club, perfectly visualized the duality of his life.
The lyrics are not a typical comeback anthem full of aggression. Instead, Mase adopts the tone of a big brother coming home after a long trip. mase welcome back
To understand the impact of "Welcome Back," one must understand the context of Mase’s departure. "Welcome Back" was an immediate commercial success