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| Name = Power | name = Power
| Type = ep | type = single album
| Artist = ] | artist = ]
| Cover = B.A.P Power EP Cover.jpg | cover = B.A.P Power EP Cover.jpg
| Alt = | alt =
| Released = {{flagicon|KOR}} April 27, 2012 (Digital Download) | released = April 27, 2012 (Digital Download)<br />May 3, 2012 (CD)
| recorded = 2012
May 3, 2012 (CD)
| Recorded = 2012 | venue =
| studio =
| Genre = ], ], ] | genre = ], ], ]
| Length = 11:38 (11 minutes, 38 seconds)
| Label = ] | length = 13:01
| label = ]
| Producer = Kim Tae-Sung, Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum | producer = Kim Tae-Sung, Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum
| Last album = '']'' (2012)
| prev_title = ]
| This album = '''Power (EP)''' (2012)
| Next album = '']'' (2012) | prev_year = 2012
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| Single 1 date = {{Start date|2012|04|27}}
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'''Power''' is the second single album by popular South Korean ], ]. The single-album was released digitally on April 27, 2012, and contains four tracks. The lead single, "]", was released on April 27, 2012 through various online digital stores. '''Power''' is the second ] by South Korean boy band, ]. It was released digitally on April 27, 2012, and contains four tracks. The lead single, "Power", was released the same day.


== Background and promotion == ==Release and promotion==


B.A.P released the EP ''Power'' and the music video for its lead single, "Power", on April 27, 2012, followed by promotions on music shows. A physical release of the EP occurred on May 3, 2012.
TS Entertainment released the teaser video for B.A.P's second single album title song 'Power' on many different online sites on the 23rd. This teaser video shows spaceships covered in dirt, and the blown up cars in the background made it seem like a blockbuster type of movie. Especially the 4 meter, weighing 200&nbsp;kg robot that appeared in the debut song 'Warrior' became 18 meters tall and weighed 700&nbsp;kg. It surprised many that the spaceship costed over hundred million won or $88,300 just to make. Also with the exploding spaceships and cars in the background and the six members of B.A.P entering with the military look and tattoos on their bodies grabbed the attention and showed off charisma as space warriors. B.A.P released their album on the 27th also followed by their promotions on music shows.<ref>{{ko icon}}{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/national/Detail.jsp?newsMLId=20120424000340|title=비에이피, 신곡 ‘파워’ 예고영상 공개..억대 우주선 ‘눈길’|trans_title=B.A.P, Comeback song ‘Power’ Teaser video released.. Million Dollar Spaceship Grabs ‘Attention’|last=Bak|first=Geun-uk|work=The Korea Herald|publisher=Herald Media Inc|date=2012-04-24|accessdate=2012-04-27}}</ref>


In the music video, B.A.P members portray more strength in their choreography and lyrics than in their debut song "Warrior". An 18-meter tall and 700-kilogram spaceship are visible in the video. The video was directed by Hong Won-ki of ], who also directed their music video, "Warrior".
⚫ ==Critical reception and theme==
⚫ The group’s second album features 4 tracks in all, and like the “Warriors” that they are, the titles included suggest a strong and aggressive theme. B.A.P. will be covering genres from dance to rap and hip hop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/b-a-p-releases-new-mini-album-power|title=B.A.P. releases new mini album ‘POWER’!|last=|first=|work=]|publisher=6theory Media|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-27}}</ref> The mini album musically follows a heavy rock and hip hop theme.<ref name="Enews Power">{{cite web|title=B.A.P Releases its ‘Power’|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=6005&idxType=News|last=Ho|first=Stewart|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|work=eNews World|publisher=CJ E&M}}</ref> Corynn Smith of ''MTV Korea'' wrote " “Power” does a great job of encompassing the mini-album’s theme in its entirety. With titles like “Fight For Freedom,” “What the Hell” and “All Lies,” all four songs follow the title track’s train of thought, which helps foster a fully cohesive concept."<ref name="MTVK Power">{{cite web|title=B.A.P Releases "Power" MV!|url=http://www.mtvk.com/blog-posts/b-a-p-releases-mv/|last=Smith|first=Corynn|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|work=]|publisher=Viacom International Inc}}</ref> B.A.P's second album shows anger to the people who have a tyranny with strength and money, and has a meaning of giving strength to the weaker people.<ref name="Hanteo Power">{{ko icon}} {{cite web|title=B.A.P - Power EP - Album Info|url=http://www.hanteo.com/search/album_info.asp?mcode=001207586|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|work=Hanteo Chart|publisher=Hanteo Information System Co. Ltd}}</ref> In this album B.A.P shows improvement in their music, performance and their visual since their album '']''.


B.A.P first performed "Power" on '']'' on April 27, 2012, followed by performances on '']'', ]'s ''The Show'', and SBS' '']''.
== Chart performance ==

When ''Power'' was released onto ], it went up to hit the iTunes Hip-hop Albums Chart at #2 in the US, #1 in Canada, #1 in New Zealand, #1 in Australia and #3 in Japan.<ref name="B.A.P Ranks High on iTunes">{{cite web|title=B.A.P Ranks High on International iTunes Hip-Hop Charts|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=6076&idxType=News|last=Choi|first=EunHwa|date=2012-04-29|accessdate=2012-05-01|work=Enews World|publisher=CJ E&M}}</ref> The feat is all the more meaningful as the group managed to beat out global stars like ] and ] on the chart despite the fact that B.A.P only performed the single two times on KBS′ ''Music Bank'' and MBC′s ''Music Core'' since the single′s release on April 27, 2012.<ref name="B.A.P Ranks High on iTunes"/> Just like its predecessor, ''Power'' also debuted at number 10 on the Billboard World Albums Charts.<ref name="10asia Power">{{cite web|title=B.A.P re-enters Billboard World Albums chart|url=http://10.asiae.co.kr/Articles/new_view.htm?a_id=2012050413302676895|last=Suk|first=Monica|date=2012-05-04|accessdate=2012-05-13|work=10asia News|publisher=10아시아}}</ref> Upon the release of the album, ''Power'' has sold out its initial batch of 30,000 copies.<ref name="B.A.P sells out first batch of Power">{{cite web|title=B.A.P. sells out their first batch of 30,000 copies|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/05/b-a-p-sells-out-their-first-batch-of-30000-copies#disqus_thread|last=|first=|date=2012-05-03|accessdate=2012-05-03|work=]|publisher=6theory Media}}</ref> According to Hanteo, B.A.P. rose from 5th to 4th and finally 2nd, right after Taetiseo‘s ‘Twinkle‘, on May 2 on Hanteo’s live chart.<ref name="B.A.P sells out first batch of Power"/>
==Composition==

The lead single, "Power", is a dance-], rock song that runs for 3:49. "Power" was written and produced by Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum with a strong ] and ] sound mixed to create a ] song that has a strong meaning, to fight against the people who try to get tyranny from money and strength.<ref name="MHJ21 Power">{{cite web|title=비에이피(bap) 'power' 뮤직비디오 공개 "더 강해졌다!"|url=http://www2.mhj21.com/sub_read.html?uid=54348&section=section3|trans-title=B.A.P, "Power" Music Video was "Stronger"|last=Park|first=Hyun-Soo|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|publisher=(주)문화미디어|language=ko|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112005741/http://www2.mhj21.com/sub_read.html?uid=54348&section=section3|archive-date=2014-01-12|url-status=dead}}</ref> The duo also composed ]'s "]", Bang&Zelo's "Never Give Up" and their debut single, "Warrior". The song's lyrics tells the listener to rebel against injustice, fight against the idea that money and status are everything, and that the source of true power is within themselves.<ref name="MTVK Power"/>

⚫ The ''Power'' EP features 4 tracks in all, the titles of which all suggest a strong and aggressive theme.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allkpop.com/2012/04/b-a-p-releases-new-mini-album-power|title=B.A.P. releases new mini album 'POWER'!|work=]|publisher=6theory Media|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-27}}</ref> The EP musically follows a heavy rock and hip hop theme.<ref name="Enews Power">{{cite web|title=B.A.P Releases its 'Power'|url=http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=6005&idxType=News|last=Ho|first=Stewart|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|work=eNews World|publisher=CJ E&M}}</ref> Corynn Smith of ''MTV Korea'' wrote "“Power" does a great job of encompassing the single album's theme in its entirety. With titles like "Fight For Freedom," “What the Hell" and "All Lies," all four songs follow the title track's train of thought, which helps foster a fully cohesive concept."<ref name="MTVK Power">{{cite web|title=B.A.P Releases "Power" MV!|url=http://www.mtvk.com/blog-posts/b-a-p-releases-mv/|last=Smith|first=Corynn|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|work=]|publisher=Viacom International Inc}}</ref> B.A.P's EP shows anger towards tyrants with strength and money, and has the meaning of giving strength to weaker people.<ref name="Hanteo Power">{{cite web|title=B.A.P – Power EP – Album Info|url=http://www.hanteo.com/search/album_info.asp?mcode=001207586|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|work=Hanteo Chart|publisher=Hanteo Information System Co. Ltd|language=ko}}</ref>

⚫ ==Critical reception==
Corynn Smith of ''MTV Korea'' wrote, "B.A.P proves once again why they are the top rookies this year with their new track and MV! Their signature aggressive vocal style and choreography is so intense that I was exhausted just watching them make this comeback. It’s a welcome change of pace from the back-to-back girl group releases that were fierce and fabulous, but didn’t quite make it into the “BOSS" category where these boys apparently live. B.A.P definitely has the "Power," and we can't get enough! The boys of B.A.P. are back with a bang and continue to rock their "strong and aggressive" style, complete with all the stomps, growls and sneers that captured the attention of fans back in January with their debut single "Warrior." Self-confident coupled with their undeniable sense of swagger elevates these rookies into a class all their own, and it's super obvious in the MV they released yesterday. Even the choreography for "Power" is totally swag: a blend of crumping, b-boy footwork and stepping set the sound and visual of the song’s message– rebellion– perfectly."<ref name="MTVK Power"/>


== Track listing == == Track listing ==
<small>※ '''Bold''' at the space of "Tracks" means promotional singles in each album.</small> <ref name="iTunes Power EP">{{cite web|title=B.A.P, Power - EP|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/power-ep/id523047148|last=|first=|date=2012-04-27|accessdate=2012-04-28|work=]|publisher=Apple Inc}}</ref>
{{Track listing {{Track listing
| lyrics_credits = no
| music_credits = no
| total_length = 13:01 | total_length = 13:01
| title1 = Fight For Freedom (Intro) | title1 = Fight For Freedom (Intro)
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| music1 = | music1 =
| length1 = 1:25 | length1 = 1:25
| title2 = ''']''' | title2 = Power
| lyrics2 = | lyrics2 = Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum, ]
| music2 = | music2 = Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum
| length2 = 3:49 | length2 = 3:49
| title3 = What the Hell' | title3 = What the Hell
| lyrics3 = | lyrics3 = Park Suseok, iNoo, Bang Yongguk
| music3 = | music3 = Park Suseok, iNoo
| length3 = 4:03 | length3 = 4:03
| title4 = 전부 거짓말 (It's All Lies) | title4 = 전부 거짓
| lyrics4 = | note4 = It's All Lies
| music4 = | lyrics4 = Kim Kibum, Bang Yongguk
| music4 = Kim Kibum
| length4 = 3:42 | length4 = 3:42
}} }}

==Charts==
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===Album chart===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Chart<ref name=gaon>{{ko icon}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/list.gaon?Search_str=warrior&x=16&y=3|title=Gaon Search - B.A.P Warrior|date=|work=|publisher=Gaon Chart (Korea Music Industry Association)|accessdate=2012-03-31|language=}}</ref><ref name=gaonalbum>{{cite web|title=Gaon Album Chart|url=http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/album/list.gaon?nationGbn=T|publisher=Gaon Chart|accessdate=10 November 2011}}</ref><ref name=gaonalbum/>
!Peak <br> position
|-
|South Korea (''Hanteo'' Weekly album Chart)
| align=center|1
|-
|South Korea ('']'' ])
| align=center| 2
|-
|South Korea (''Gaon'' Monthly album chart)
| align=center| 4
|-
|}

===Sales===
{| class="wikitable"
!Chart
!Sales<ref name=gaon/>
|-
|Gaon physical sales
|align="center"|38,650+
|}


==Release history== ==Release history==
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|CD |CD
|} |}

== Personnel ==
These credits were adapted from the ''Power (EP)'' liner notes.<ref>{{cite AV media notes |title=Power (EP)(Liner Notes) |title-link=Power (B.A.P EP) |others=B.A.P |year=2012 |type=Extended Play, Digital Download |publisher=LOEN Entertainment |location=Seoul, South Korea }}</ref>

*Bang Yong-guk – vocals, ], songwriting
*Choi Jun-hong (Zelo) – vocals, rap
*Jung Dae-hyun – vocals
*Yoo Youn-jae – vocals
*Kim Him-chan – vocals
*Moon Jong-up – vocals
*Kang Jiwon – producer, songwriting, music
*Kim Kibum – producer, songwriting, music


== References == == References ==
{{reflist|2}} {{reflist|2}}

== External links ==


{{B.A.P}} {{B.A.P}}


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2012 single album by B.A.P
Power
Single album by B.A.P
ReleasedApril 27, 2012 (Digital Download)
May 3, 2012 (CD)
Recorded2012
GenreR&B, pop punk, hip hop
Length13:01
LabelTS Entertainment
ProducerKim Tae-Sung, Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum
B.A.P chronology
Warrior
(2012) 		Power
(2012) 		No Mercy
(2012)
Singles from Power
  1. "Power"
    Released: April 27, 2012

Power is the second single album by South Korean boy band, B.A.P. It was released digitally on April 27, 2012, and contains four tracks. The lead single, "Power", was released the same day.

Release and promotion

B.A.P released the EP Power and the music video for its lead single, "Power", on April 27, 2012, followed by promotions on music shows. A physical release of the EP occurred on May 3, 2012.

In the music video, B.A.P members portray more strength in their choreography and lyrics than in their debut song "Warrior". An 18-meter tall and 700-kilogram spaceship are visible in the video. The video was directed by Hong Won-ki of ZanyBros, who also directed their music video, "Warrior".

B.A.P first performed "Power" on Music Bank on April 27, 2012, followed by performances on Music Core, MTV's The Show, and SBS' Inkigayo.

Composition

The lead single, "Power", is a dance-hip hop, rock song that runs for 3:49. "Power" was written and produced by Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum with a strong hardcore rock and hiphop sound mixed to create a hardcore hiphop song that has a strong meaning, to fight against the people who try to get tyranny from money and strength. The duo also composed Song Jieun's "Going Crazy", Bang&Zelo's "Never Give Up" and their debut single, "Warrior". The song's lyrics tells the listener to rebel against injustice, fight against the idea that money and status are everything, and that the source of true power is within themselves.

The Power EP features 4 tracks in all, the titles of which all suggest a strong and aggressive theme. The EP musically follows a heavy rock and hip hop theme. Corynn Smith of MTV Korea wrote "“Power" does a great job of encompassing the single album's theme in its entirety. With titles like "Fight For Freedom," “What the Hell" and "All Lies," all four songs follow the title track's train of thought, which helps foster a fully cohesive concept." B.A.P's EP shows anger towards tyrants with strength and money, and has the meaning of giving strength to weaker people.

Critical reception

Corynn Smith of MTV Korea wrote, "B.A.P proves once again why they are the top rookies this year with their new track and MV! Their signature aggressive vocal style and choreography is so intense that I was exhausted just watching them make this comeback. It’s a welcome change of pace from the back-to-back girl group releases that were fierce and fabulous, but didn’t quite make it into the “BOSS" category where these boys apparently live. B.A.P definitely has the "Power," and we can't get enough! The boys of B.A.P. are back with a bang and continue to rock their "strong and aggressive" style, complete with all the stomps, growls and sneers that captured the attention of fans back in January with their debut single "Warrior." Self-confident coupled with their undeniable sense of swagger elevates these rookies into a class all their own, and it's super obvious in the MV they released yesterday. Even the choreography for "Power" is totally swag: a blend of crumping, b-boy footwork and stepping set the sound and visual of the song’s message– rebellion– perfectly."

Track listing

No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Fight For Freedom (Intro)"  1:25
2."Power"Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum, Bang YonggukKang Jiwon, Kim Kibum3:49
3."What the Hell"Park Suseok, iNoo, Bang YonggukPark Suseok, iNoo4:03
4."전부 거짓" (It's All Lies)Kim Kibum, Bang YonggukKim Kibum3:42
Total length:13:01

Release history

Country Date Format Label
South Korea April 27, 2012 Digital TS Entertainment
Worldwide
South Korea May 3, 2012 CD

Personnel

These credits were adapted from the Power (EP) liner notes.

  • Bang Yong-guk – vocals, rap, songwriting
  • Choi Jun-hong (Zelo) – vocals, rap
  • Jung Dae-hyun – vocals
  • Yoo Youn-jae – vocals
  • Kim Him-chan – vocals
  • Moon Jong-up – vocals
  • Kang Jiwon – producer, songwriting, music
  • Kim Kibum – producer, songwriting, music

References

  1. Park, Hyun-Soo (2012-04-27). "비에이피(bap) 'power' 뮤직비디오 공개 "더 강해졌다!"" [B.A.P, "Power" Music Video was "Stronger"] (in Korean). (주)문화미디어. Archived from the original on 2014-01-12. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
  2. ^ Smith, Corynn (2012-04-27). "B.A.P Releases "Power" MV!". MTV Korea. Viacom International Inc. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
  3. "B.A.P. releases new mini album 'POWER'!". Allkpop. 6theory Media. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-04-27.
  4. Ho, Stewart (2012-04-27). "B.A.P Releases its 'Power'". eNews World. CJ E&M. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
  5. "B.A.P – Power EP – Album Info". Hanteo Chart (in Korean). Hanteo Information System Co. Ltd. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-04-28.
  6. Power (EP)(Liner Notes) (Extended Play, Digital Download). B.A.P. Seoul, South Korea: LOEN Entertainment. 2012.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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