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: The signature bell loop and rhythm were sampled from Mantronix's "King of the Beats". Impact and Legacy
: While Penny Ford provided the iconic "I've got the power!" vocals, she does not appear in the video. Instead, producers hired Jackie Harris , a US Air Force soldier stationed at a German army base, to mime the parts. This was quickly addressed after the Milli Vanilli scandal broke, and Ford was eventually brought back to be the "face" of the group.
Released in January 1990, the official music video for "The Power" by SNAP! is a defining artifact of early '90s Eurodance. Directed by , the video is famous for its stark, industrial aesthetic and a notable lip-syncing controversy that mirrored the Milli Vanilli scandal of the same era. Key Facts and Production Details SNAP! - The Power (Official Video)
: Filmed in West Berlin , the video features rapper Turbo B (Durron Butler) performing at a podium while dancers perform in an industrial setting.
: The video and track open with a Russian voiceover. It translates to: "The American company Transceptor Technology has started production of the 'Personal Companion' computer," referring to a real voice-controlled device for the visually impaired produced in 1990. Musical Composition & Samples : The signature bell loop and rhythm were
: The central "I've got the power" line was sampled from Jocelyn Brown's 1986 song "Love's Gonna Get You".
The track was a "sample masterpiece" created by German producers and Luca Anzilotti : This was quickly addressed after the Milli Vanilli
: Original rap verses were taken from Chill Rob G's "Let the Words Flow". After legal issues with the unsanctioned use of his voice, the track was re-recorded with Turbo B for the official release.