Do You Know (What It Takes)


"Do You Know " 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. In her native Sweden, "Do You Know " 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 for sales of 500,000 copies. The single was slightly less successful in the United Kingdom, peaking at number twenty-six.

Critical reception

editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine wrote that the song is "dynamite" in his review of Robyn Is Here. Larry Flick from Billboard described the song 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." Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented that "rarely does word about a record spread as quickly as it has for this Swedish production." 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 Pop takes care of the perky beats and poppy arrangements." Kirstin Watson from Smash Hits noted it as a "happy ditty" and a "right catchy little number".

Music video

The official music video for the song was directed by Kevin Bray.

Track listing

UK single

12" promo
  1. "Do You Know What It Takes" – 4:07
  2. "Do You Know What It Takes" – 4:59
  3. "Do You Know What It Takes" – 2:00
  4. "Do You Know What It Takes" – 5:16
  5. "Do You Know What It Takes" – 3:42
CD single
  1. "Do You Know "
  2. "Do You Know "
  3. "Do You Know "
  4. "Do You Know "
  5. "Do You Know "

    US single

12" promo
  1. "Do You Know " – 5:29
  2. "Do You Know " – 3:42
  3. "Do You Know " – 5:42
  4. "Do You Know " – 5:41
CD single
  1. "Do You Know " – 3:43
  2. "Do You Know " – 4:06
  3. "Do You Know " – 4:02

    Sweden single

CD single
  1. "Do You Know " – 3:30
  2. "Do You Know " – 3:58
CD maxi-single
  1. "Do You Know " – 3:30
  2. "Do You Know " – 4:59
  3. "Do You Know " – 4:59
  4. "Do You Know " – 4:05

    Personnel

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Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications