"Take Control" is a 1993 song by Swiss artist
DJ BoBo, taken from his first album, Dance With Me (1993). It features vocals by singer Christiane Lupp (also known as Christiane Eiben) and was a top 10 hit in Austria and Switzerland. Additionally, it peaked within the top 20 in Finland, Germany and the Netherlands. On the
Eurochart Hot 100, the song reached number 21. Outside Europe, it was very successful in Israel, peaking at number two. It sold to
gold in Germany.[1]
Critical reception
Larry Flick from Billboard 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."[2]
Music video
The accompanying
music video of "Take Control" was directed by Marten Tedin.[3] It was A-listed on Germany's
VIVA in February 1994.[4]