Do You Know (What It Takes)

"Do You Know (What It Takes)" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Robyn, released as a single in early 1996 from her debut studio album, Robyn Is Here. It was released as the third Swedish and as the second single in the United Kingdom in 1997. The song was released as her debut single in the United States in 1997. It was written by Robyn, Herbie Crichlow, Denniz Pop, and Max Martin, and it was produced by Pop and Martin.

"Do You Know (What It Takes)"
One of artworks for mid-1990s early European releases
Single by Robyn
from the album Robyn Is Here
Released
  • 1996 (Sweden)
  • 1997 (US)
Recorded1996
StudioCheiron Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)
Genre
Length3:43
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Denniz Pop
  • Max Martin
Robyn singles chronology
"Do You Really Want Me (Show Respect)"
(1995)		 "Do You Know (What It Takes)"
(1996)		 "Show Me Love"
(1997)
Robyn UK singles chronology
""You've Got That Somethin'""
(1996)		 ""Do You Know (What It Takes)""
(1996)		 ""Show Me Love""
(1997)
Robyn US singles chronology
""Do You Know (What It Takes)""
(1997)		 ""Show Me Love""
(1997)
Alternative cover
US CD single cover

In Robyn's native Sweden, "Do You Know (What It Takes)" was Robyn's second top ten hit, peaking at number ten. It was her first top ten single in the United States, peaking at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100. In August 1998, the single was certified Gold in the US by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of 500,000 copies. The single was slightly less successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at number twenty-six.

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that the song is "dynamite" in his review of Robyn Is Here.[1] Larry Flick from Billboard described it as a "bright'n'bouncy ditty" and a "youth-driven smash". He complimented the singer's "oh-so-charming presence, which is sorta a hybrid of Brandy and Monica with a pinch of Mariah Carey", noting that Robyn "makes the most of the song's irresistibly sweet chorus and finger-poppin' funky backbeat."[2] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented that "rarely does word about a record spread as quickly as it has for this Swedish production."[3] Music & Media wrote that "the 16-year old Robyn has mastered the R&B genre to a T." They stated that she "supplies the sassy rhymes, while master-producer [Denniz] Pop takes care of the perky beats and poppy arrangements."[4] Kirstin Watson from Smash Hits noted it as a "happy ditty" and a "right catchy little number".[5] Ian Hyland from Sunday Mirror gave it 9 out of 10, commenting, "Exploding the myth that Swedish popsters are all Paul Calf haircuts and Magnum moustaches, the girl Robyn shows she sure can funk. Large summer chorus in the house."[6]

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by American director Kevin Bray.[7]

Track listings
UK single

12-inch promo

Side A
  1. "Do You Know What It Takes" (125th Street Mix) – 4:07
  2. "Do You Know What It Takes" (Paradise Garage Mix) – 4:59
  3. "Do You Know What It Takes" (a cappella) – 2:00
Side B
  1. "Do You Know What It Takes" (Kojo's Street Mix) – 5:16
  2. "Do You Know What It Takes" (radio edit) – 3:42

CD single

  1. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (radio edit) - 3:30
  2. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Allstar mix – main and rap) - 4:59
  3. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (E-Smoove Bounce mix) - 4:05
  4. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Paradise Garage mix) - 4:59
  5. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (125th Street mix) - 4:07
US single

12-inch promo

Side A
  1. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (E-Smoove Bounce Mix) – 5:29
  2. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (LP version) – 3:42
Side B
  1. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Dee's Full Mix) – 5:42
  2. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Dee's Club Mix) – 5:41

CD single

  1. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (LP version) – 3:43
  2. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (E-Smoove Bounce Mix Edit) – 4:06
  3. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Dee's Full Mix Edit) – 4:02
Sweden single

CD single

  1. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (radio edit) – 3:30
  2. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Allstar Short) – 3:58

CD maxi-single

  1. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (radio edit) – 3:30
  2. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Allstar Main & Rap) – 4:59
  3. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (Paradise Garage Mix) – 4:59
  4. "Do You Know (What It Takes)" (E-Smoove Bounce Mix Edit) – 4:05

Personnel

Source:[8]

Charts and certifications

References
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  4. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 30 March 1996. p. 12. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  5. "Singles". Smash Hits. No. 487. 30 July 1997. p. 60. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
  6. Hyland, Ian (3 August 1997). "Music: Raunchy Robyn Makes Such Swede Music!". Sunday Mirror. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
  7. Garcia, Alex S. "mvdbase.com – Robyn – "Do you know (what it takes)?"". Music Video DataBase. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
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