Do the Pow!

Do the Pow! is the debut single by Kuboian child actress and recording artist Uroika Mabus. It was produced by Wendy Page and Jim Marr and co-written by Chloe Wallace and Tone Riddles. The song was released on 10th September, 2000 as the lead single from Uroika's debut studio album, Ring the Alarm.

Do the Pow! peaked at number one in Kuboia in September 2000, and reached the top ten in several other countries. Despite its commercial success, the song received negative reviews from critics, who criticised its repetitive lyrics and Uroika's vocals. In 2006, Uroika disowned the song, calling it "really embarrassing". However, when asked about it in 2018, she said "listening to it takes me back".

Background
Do the Pow! is in the key of D flat major, with a tempo of 105 beats per minute. The instrumental mostly consists of hard hitting drum kicks and snares, with some DJ scratching sound effects and brief trumpet sounds.

Music video
The music video was shot under a low budget - it simply depicts Uroika in front of a brick wall with some graffiti.

Critical reception
A review from American magazine Rolling Stone stated "Do the Pow! features an eight year-old Kuboian girl trying to act hard for three minutes. Trust me, it is as bad as it sounds." Peter Robinson of NME wrote that it "must have taken 5 minutes to write those terrible lyrics."

Cassette single

 * 1) "Do the Pow!"
 * 2) "Grind My Gears"

CD single

 * 1) "Do the Pow!"
 * 2) "Grind My Gears"
 * 3) "Nonsense"
 * 4) "Do the Pow!" [Instrumental]