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===Background and reception===
===Background and reception===
[[File:Willam Belli April 2017.png|thumb|right|220px|[[Courtney Act]] (pictured) is featured in the video.<ref name="teenvogue"/><ref name="digitalspy1"/>]]
[[File:Power (Little Mix) Music Video.png|thumb|right|220px|It has been explained that it is another side of [[Little Mix]], It has been known to have the same color as there other song [[No More Sad Songs]].]]


The music video was released on 9 June 2017. It was filmed in [[Los Angeles]] in April 2017, and includes member Jade Thirlwall dancing with famous drag queens [[Courtney Act]], [[Alaska Thunderfuck]] and [[Willam]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/little-mix/news/little-mixs-power-music-video-set-to-feature-rupauls-drag-race-stars|title=Little Mix's 'Power' Music Video Set To Feature RuPaul's Drag Race Stars {{!}} MTV UK|last=|first=|date=|work=MTV UK|access-date=2017-06-11|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> It features [[Perrie Edwards]] in a [[hippie]] like costume with a hippie inspired [[van]] behind her. It features cuts of the girls between each scene, It has a similar layout to there [[No More Sad Songs]] music video with that [[country]] sort of theme.<ref name="unitedbypop">{{cite web|title=Why Power Is Little Mix’s Most Important Music Video Yet|url=http://www.unitedbypop.com/music/videos/little-mix-power-music-video-feminism/|website=United By Pop|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref> It also features some [[graffiti]] art. Gabe Bergado from [[Teen Vogue]] said: "the music video definitely embodies that vibe. Leigh-Ann strikes some fierce poses while on top of a [[sports car]], Jesy appears to be the leader of a biker gang, Perrie hangs out as a [[hippie]], and Jade gets some personal time with the [[Drag queen|drag queens]].<ref name="teenvogue">{{cite web|title=Little Mix's "Power" Music Video Features Their Moms|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/little-mix-power-music-video|website=[[Teen Vogue]]|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref>
The music video was released on 9 June 2017. It was filmed in [[Los Angeles]] in April 2017, and includes member Jade Thirlwall dancing with famous drag queens [[Courtney Act]], [[Alaska Thunderfuck]] and [[Willam]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/little-mix/news/little-mixs-power-music-video-set-to-feature-rupauls-drag-race-stars|title=Little Mix's 'Power' Music Video Set To Feature RuPaul's Drag Race Stars {{!}} MTV UK|last=|first=|date=|work=MTV UK|access-date=2017-06-11|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> It features [[Perrie Edwards]] in a [[hippie]] like costume with a hippie inspired [[van]] behind her. It features cuts of the girls between each scene, It has a similar layout to there [[No More Sad Songs]] music video with that [[country]] sort of theme.<ref name="unitedbypop">{{cite web|title=Why Power Is Little Mix’s Most Important Music Video Yet|url=http://www.unitedbypop.com/music/videos/little-mix-power-music-video-feminism/|website=United By Pop|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref> It also features some [[graffiti]] art. Gabe Bergado from [[Teen Vogue]] said: "the music video definitely embodies that vibe. Leigh-Ann strikes some fierce poses while on top of a [[sports car]], Jesy appears to be the leader of a biker gang, Perrie hangs out as a [[hippie]], and Jade gets some personal time with the [[Drag queen|drag queens]].<ref name="teenvogue">{{cite web|title=Little Mix's "Power" Music Video Features Their Moms|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/little-mix-power-music-video|website=[[Teen Vogue]]|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref>


===Synopsis===
===Synopsis===
[[File:Willam Belli April 2017.png|thumb|left|150px|[[Courtney Act]] (pictured) is featured in the video.<ref name="teenvogue"/><ref name="digitalspy1"/>]]

The music video starts of with a clip of [[New York City]] which then shows what happens to be the word "girl power", It then shows each of the girls in their own sort of fields.<ref name="digitalspy1">{{cite web|title=Little Mix unleash their 'Power' with Stormzy in sassy new music video|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a830365/little-mix-power-music-video-stormzy-rupauls-drag-race/|website=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref> It then shows transitions of the girls throughout the video, It then shows the group walking through a alley way with a whole bunch of positive [[Protest|protesters]] behind them showing gender signs, And [[Pride flag (LGBT community)|LGBT flags]]. Stormzy's scenes feature him in a barbershop having his hair cut.<ref>{{cite web|title=Little Mix - 'Power'|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/little-mix/videos/power/|website=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital]]|publisher=[[Global (company)|Global]]|accessdate=23 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> At the end of the video, the mothers of the Little Mix members appear with them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Roth|first=Madeline|title=Little Mix’s Badass ‘Power’ Video Has Their Moms, Stormzy, And RuPaul’s Drag Race Queens|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3019587/little-mix-power-video/|website=MTV News|publisher=MTV.com|date=9 June 2017|accessdate=23 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>
The music video starts of with a clip of [[New York City]] which then shows what happens to be the word "girl power", It then shows each of the girls in their own sort of fields.<ref name="digitalspy1">{{cite web|title=Little Mix unleash their 'Power' with Stormzy in sassy new music video|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/music/news/a830365/little-mix-power-music-video-stormzy-rupauls-drag-race/|website=[[Digital Spy]]|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref> It then shows transitions of the girls throughout the video, It then shows the group walking through a alley way with a whole bunch of positive [[Protest|protesters]] behind them showing gender signs, And [[Pride flag (LGBT community)|LGBT flags]]. Stormzy's scenes feature him in a barbershop having his hair cut.<ref>{{cite web|title=Little Mix - 'Power'|url=http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/little-mix/videos/power/|website=[[Capital (radio network)|Capital]]|publisher=[[Global (company)|Global]]|accessdate=23 June 2017|language=en}}</ref> At the end of the video, the mothers of the Little Mix members appear with them.<ref>{{cite web|last=Roth|first=Madeline|title=Little Mix’s Badass ‘Power’ Video Has Their Moms, Stormzy, And RuPaul’s Drag Race Queens|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/3019587/little-mix-power-video/|website=MTV News|publisher=MTV.com|date=9 June 2017|accessdate=23 June 2017|language=en}}</ref>


Revision as of 04:57, 23 March 2018

"Power"
Single by Little Mix featuring Stormzy
from the album Glory Days
Released26 May 2017 (2017-05-26)
Genre
Length4:02
LabelSyco
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Little Mix singles chronology
"No More Sad Songs"
(2017) 		"Power"
(2017) 		"Reggaetón Lento"
(2017)
Stormzy singles chronology
"Cold"
(2017) 		"Power"
(2017) 		"Cigarettes & Cush"
(2017)
Music video
"Power" on YouTube

"Power" is a song by British girl group Little Mix, from their fourth studio album Glory Days (2016). The official remix of the song was released as the fourth single on 26 May 2017,[1] with additional vocals from British grime artist Stormzy.[2][3] Lyrically, the song is about female empowerment and how women can be just as strong as men.[4] The song has reached number six on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the group's eleventh top 10 single in the UK, and the third from Glory Days. The remix of the song is included on their reissue of their fourth studio album, Glory Days, Glory Days: The Platinum Edition (2017). "Power" most recently has been featured as one of the theme songs for WWE's Royal Rumble 2018 event.[5]

Live Performances

They performed the song live at the Capital Summertime Ball 2017,[6] They also performed alongside Reggaeton Lento with boy band CNCO, On the X factor 2017.[7]

Reception

Critical Response

Upon its release, "Power" generated positive commentaries by music critics, Nicole Rosenthal from Cryptic Rock said: “Power” is a feminist anthem of sorts, complete with revving motors introducing it all. Smoothly transitioning into a larger-than-life, festival-ready EDM chorus, it is one of many highlights on the album".[8] Tell Tales talked about the song by saying: "Little Mix are revving up their engines and warming up their powerful vocals for this standout song. It’s definitely the girls’ strongest track yet. TALK ABOUT POWER!."[9] Katie Goodwin from Her Campus said that "Jade had the best vocals for the chorus" where as also calling out the main lyrics of the song, “You should know, I'm the one who's in control. I'll let you come take the wheel, as long as you don't forget…who got the power? I got the, I got the power.”[10]

Chart performance

On June 8, 2017, "Power" debuted on UK Singles Charts at its peak position of number 6 and stayed there for 32 week.[11] It also debuted at 2 in Scotland and 7 in New Zealand.

Composition

James Abrahart (pictured) co-produced the song.

"Power" is a house and industrial pop inspired song.[12][13] With elements of EDM,[14] country pop,[15] and trap music.[16] With a "electronic chorus".[17] It runs for four minutes and two-seconds.[18][19][20] It features a country-inspired electric guitar riff and a motorcycle sound at the start of the song.[21] According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, "Power" is written in the key of E♭ minor, Their vocals range between the notes D4-F♯5.[22] Haydon Benfield from Renowned For Sound said that "The funky opening riff certainly piqued his interest and, in many ways" where as also calling them "Powerhouse vocals".[23] it was written by Dan Omelio, Camille Purcell, James Abrahart, Michael Omari.

Music video

Background and reception

File:Power (Little Mix) Music Video.png
It has been explained that it is another side of Little Mix, It has been known to have the same color as there other song No More Sad Songs.

The music video was released on 9 June 2017. It was filmed in Los Angeles in April 2017, and includes member Jade Thirlwall dancing with famous drag queens Courtney Act, Alaska Thunderfuck and Willam.[24] It features Perrie Edwards in a hippie like costume with a hippie inspired van behind her. It features cuts of the girls between each scene, It has a similar layout to there No More Sad Songs music video with that country sort of theme.[25] It also features some graffiti art. Gabe Bergado from Teen Vogue said: "the music video definitely embodies that vibe. Leigh-Ann strikes some fierce poses while on top of a sports car, Jesy appears to be the leader of a biker gang, Perrie hangs out as a hippie, and Jade gets some personal time with the drag queens.[26]

Synopsis

Courtney Act (pictured) is featured in the video.[26][27]

The music video starts of with a clip of New York City which then shows what happens to be the word "girl power", It then shows each of the girls in their own sort of fields.[27] It then shows transitions of the girls throughout the video, It then shows the group walking through a alley way with a whole bunch of positive protesters behind them showing gender signs, And LGBT flags. Stormzy's scenes feature him in a barbershop having his hair cut.[28] At the end of the video, the mothers of the Little Mix members appear with them.[29]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[30] 20
France (SNEP)[31] 182
Ireland (IRMA)[32] 17
Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[33] 31
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[34] 7
Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[35] 26
Romania (Airplay 100)[36] 100
Scotland (OCC)[37] 2
UK Singles (OCC)[38] 6

Year-end charts

Chart (2017) Position
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[39] 33

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[40] Platinum 600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

List of regions, release dates, showing formats, label and references
Region Date Format(s) Label Ref.
Various 26 May 2017
Syco [41]

References

  1. ^ Copsey, Rob (19 May 2017). "Little Mix confirm Power as the fourth single from their Glory Days album: 'You spoke and we listened!'". Official Charts.
  2. ^ Corner, Lewis (19 May 2017). "Little Mix have announced their brand new single – and they've teamed up with a huge rapper". Gay Times. United Kingdom. Millivres Prowler Group Ltd. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Little Mix Confirm Their Next Collab Is With Stormzy & The Song Already Sounds Amazing". Capital. United Kingdom: Global. 19 May 2017. Archived from the original on 19 May 2017. Retrieved 20 May 2017.
  4. ^ Mench, Chris (19 November 2016). "Little Mix Assert Their Independence On New Song "Power"". Genius. Genius Media Group Inc. Retrieved 26 May 2017.
  5. ^ WWE (26 December 2017). "Don't miss the historic 30th anniversary of @WWE #RoyalRumble LIVE Sunday, January 28 at 7e/4p only on @WWENetwork!pic.twitter.com/IagbQhS5x4". @WWE. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Little Mix's Ninth Ball Set Was Undoubtedly Their Best Yet As They Brought ALL The Power". Capital FM. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  7. ^ "The X Factor 2017: Viewers accuse Little Mix of 'miming' amid shocking racy outfits". Express UK. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  8. ^ "LITTLE MIX – GLORY DAYS (ALBUM REVIEW)". Cryptic Rock. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Worst to First! Little Mix's 'Glory Days' Songs Ranked". Tell Tales. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  10. ^ "Album Review: Glory Days by Little Mix". Her Campus. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  11. ^ "Little Mix | full Offical Charts". Zobbel.de. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  12. ^ Currinn, Jonathan (26 January 2017). "Album Review: Little Mix – Glory Days". OutlegMug. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  13. ^ Levine, Nick (10 November 2016). "Little Mix – 'Glory Days' album review". TimeOut. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
  14. ^ "Little Mix: Glory Days review – perfect chart-pop, with added empowerment". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  15. ^ "Little Mix review: Stripped back show full of Girl Power". Go London. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  16. ^ "Listen to Little Mix's new single 'Power', featuring Stormzy". NME. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  17. ^ "Little Mix's new album Glory Days exclusive track-by-track review: exactly what British pop needs right now". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  18. ^ "Little Mix – Glory Days album review". Entertainment FOCUS. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  19. ^ "Little Mix put pop ancestors Girls Aloud to shame - review". The Telegraph. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  20. ^ "Power (feat. Stormzy)". SoundCloud. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  21. ^ "Little Mix's new music video is all about "Power" (and features their mamas)". Hello Giggles. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  22. ^ "Little Mix – Digital Sheet Music". Sony/ATV Music Publishing. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  23. ^ "Single Review: Little Mix - 'Power feat. Stormzy'". Renowned For Sound. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
  24. ^ "Little Mix's 'Power' Music Video Set To Feature RuPaul's Drag Race Stars | MTV UK". MTV UK. Retrieved 11 June 2017. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  25. ^ "Why Power Is Little Mix's Most Important Music Video Yet". United By Pop. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  26. ^ a b "Little Mix's "Power" Music Video Features Their Moms". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  27. ^ a b "Little Mix unleash their 'Power' with Stormzy in sassy new music video". Digital Spy. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  28. ^ "Little Mix - 'Power'". Capital. Global. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  29. ^ Roth, Madeline (9 June 2017). "Little Mix's Badass 'Power' Video Has Their Moms, Stormzy, And RuPaul's Drag Race Queens". MTV News. MTV.com. Retrieved 23 June 2017.
  30. ^ "Little Mix feat. Stormzy – Power" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  31. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 24, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
  32. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  33. ^ "Latvijas Top 40". Latvijas Radio. 12 August 2017. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  34. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
  35. ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 3 July 2017. [dead link]
  36. ^ "Airplay 100 – 13 august 2017". Retrieved 13 August 2017.
  37. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 July 2017.
  38. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
  39. ^ Copsey, Rob (3 January 2018). "The Official Top 40 Biggest Songs of 2017". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
  40. ^ "British single certifications – Little Mix – Power". British Phonographic Industry. Select singles in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Power in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  41. ^ "Power (feat. Stormzy) - Single by Little Mix on Apple Music". iTunes Store. United Kingdom: Apple Inc. 26 May 2017.
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