He complimented the singer's "oh-so-charming presence, which is sorta a hybrid of Brandy and Monica with a pinch of Mariah Carey", adding that Robyn "makes the most of the song's irresistibly sweet chorus and finger-poppin' funky backbeat.

"[5] Pan-European magazine Music & Media stated that the 16-year old Robyn "has mastered the R&B genre to a T", noting that she "supplies the sassy rhymes, while master-producer [Denniz] Pop takes care of the perky beats and poppy arrangements.

"[6] A reviewer from Music Week gave "Do You Know (What It Takes)" four out of five, adding that the singer "delivers a slick uptempo number which could see her make the Top 40".

[9] Ian Hyland from Sunday Mirror gave it nine out of ten, commenting, "Exploding the myth that Swedish popsters are all Paul Calf haircuts and Magnum moustaches, the girl Robyn shows she sure can funk.

[12] The European version was later made available on Robyn's official YouTube channel in October 2009, and had generated almost three million views as of late 2024.