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: 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)
: 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
: Filmed in West Berlin , the video features rapper Turbo B (Durron Butler) performing at a podium while dancers perform in an industrial setting. Released in January 1990, the official music video