Take Control (DJ BoBo song)


"Take Control" is a song by Swiss artist DJ BoBo, released in November 1993 by Fresh label as the third single from his debut album, Dance with Me. The song was both co-written and co-produced by DJ BoBo and features uncredited vocals by Christiane Lupp. It was a top-10 hit in Austria and Switzerland, peaking at numbers nine and four, respectively. In Finland, Germany and the Netherlands, the single was a top-20 hit. It also charted in Denmark and peaked at number 21 on the Eurochart Hot 100. Outside Europe, "Take Control" was successful in Israel, peaking at number two. The accompanying music video was directed by Marten Tedin and filmed in Stockholm, Sweden. It was A-listed on German music television channel VIVA in February 1994. "Take Control" received a gold certification in Germany, after 250,000 singles were sold there.

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote, "Already a household name in various parts of Europe, Swiss producer/musician/rapper stomps into U.S. consciousness with a hi-NRG jam that is often reminiscent of Culture Beat and 2 Unlimited. Although the lyrics never venture beyond the "let's boogie" mode, there is no denying that the contagious chorus and spiraling synths add up to a possible crossover smash. Mixes range from pop-friendly to more hard-edged rave."

Track listings

12-inch, Germany
  1. "Take Control" – 5:56
  2. "Take Control" – 3:45
  3. "Take Control" – 5:56CD single, Europe
  4. "Take Control" – 3:44
  5. "Take Control" – 5:56CD maxi, Switzerland
  6. "Take Control" – 3:45
  7. "Take Control" – 5:56
  8. "Move Your Feet" – 3:55
  9. "Take Control" – 5:56 CD maxi – Remix, Germany
  10. "Take Control" – 6:16
  11. "Take Control" – 4:10
  12. "Music" – 4:34