{{Infobox album | name = Power | type = single album | artist = B.A.P | cover = B.A.P Power EP Cover.jpg | alt = | released = April 27, 2012 (Digital Download)<br />May 3, 2012 (CD) | recorded = 2012 | venue = | studio = | genre = R&B, pop punk, hip hop | length = 13:01 | label = TS Entertainment | producer = Kim Tae-Sung, Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum | prev_title = Warrior | prev_year = 2012 | next_title = No Mercy | next_year = 2012 | misc = {{Singles | name = Power | type = single album | single1 = Power | single1date = 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.<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 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.<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=Allkpop|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=MTV Korea|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 | total_length = 13:01 | title1 = Fight For Freedom (Intro) | lyrics1 = | music1 = | length1 = 1:25 | title2 = Power | lyrics2 = Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum, Bang Yongguk | music2 = Kang Jiwon, Kim Kibum | length2 = 3:49 | title3 = What the Hell | lyrics3 = Park Suseok, iNoo, Bang Yongguk | music3 = Park Suseok, iNoo | length3 = 4:03 | title4 = 전부 거짓 | note4 = It's All Lies | lyrics4 = Kim Kibum, Bang Yongguk | music4 = Kim Kibum | length4 = 3:42 }}

==Release history== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Country ! Date ! Format ! Label |- |rowspan="1"|South Korea |rowspan="2"|April 27, 2012 |rowspan="2"|Digital |rowspan="3"|TS Entertainment |- |rowspan="1"|Worldwide |- |rowspan="1"|South Korea |rowspan="1"|May 3, 2012 |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, rap, songwriting *Choi Jun-hong (Zelo) – vocals, rap *Jung Dae-hyun – vocals *Yoo Young-jae – vocals *Kim Him-chan – vocals *Moon Jong-up – vocals *Kang Jiwon – producer, songwriting, music *Kim Kibum – producer, songwriting, music

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