Snap! - The Power (official Video) May 2026

The track was a "sample masterpiece" created by German producers and Luca Anzilotti :

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)

: 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. The track was a "sample masterpiece" created by

: 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. Key Facts and Production Details : Original rap

: 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

: Filmed in West Berlin , the video features rapper Turbo B (Durron Butler) performing at a podium while dancers perform in an industrial setting.