"The Power" is a single by English producer DJ Fresh, released as the third single from his album Nextlevelism. English rapper Dizzee Rascal features on the single as the main vocalist. It was released on 3 June 2012 in the United Kingdom as a digital download on iTunes.DJ Fresh Unveils 'The Power' Music Video Featuring Dizzee Rascal. Capital FM
Music video The music video for the song was uploaded to YouTube on 19 April 2012 at a length of two minutes and fifty-six seconds. The video was shot in Miami, United States during the Winter Music Conference 2012 and directed by Rohan Blair-Mangat. American rapper Bun B and the LMFAO robot appear in the video.DJ Fresh ft. Dizzee Rascal - The Power (Official Video) (Out 03.06.12). YouTube
Critical reception Lewis Corner of Digital Spy gave the song a mixed review stating:
"I wanna party 'til my last breath/ 'Til there ain't no air in my lungs left," Rascal declares over speaker-jolting drum 'n' bass beats before the chorus bursts into a disco-come-dubstep raveathon with more heart-palpitating energy than a can of Red Bull. Just like the fizzy beverage, it's a track that most will prefer when mixed with a boozy tipple whilst bopping along at a Balearic Island resort. .DJ Fresh ft. Dizzee Rascal: 'The Power' - Single review. Digital Spy
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Chart performance
Weekly charts Chart (2012) Peakposition
Year-end charts Chart (2012) PositionUK Singles (Official Charts Company)137
Release history RegionDateFormatLabelUnited Kingdom3 June 2012Digital downloadMinistry of Sound
In popular culture The song was used in the 2012 racing video games Forza Horizon while you drive to the Horizon Festival, and Need for Speed: Most Wanted.
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