"Take Control" is a 1993 song by Swiss artist DJ BoBo. It is taken from his first album, Dance With Me and features vocals by singer Christiane Lupp (also known as Christiane Eiben). The song peaked within the top 10 in Austria (number 9) and Switzerland (number 4), and within the top-20 in Germany (number 12) and the Netherlands (number 18). On the Eurochart Hot 100, "Take Control" reached number 21. Outside Europe, the single peaked at number 2 in Israel. The single 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 music video of "Take Control" was directed by Marten Tedin.[3]