Following the electrifying success of the 5th-anniversary VIP remix of his global smash hit “Breaking Me,” German-Croatian DJ and producer Topic returns with a brand-new single, “Control Of Me,” in collaboration with rising singer songwriter Daecolm. Out now via Astralwerks, this track marks Topic’s first release of the year, and his second project with the Southern African artist following their unforgettable summer-defining anthem “I Adore You.”Listen to “Control Of Me” here.
“Control Of Me” is an exhilarating Afro-House production laced with intoxicating love-struck lyrics. Capturing the spellbinding moment when eyes lock across the dance floor, the refrain, “your eyes take control of me,” echoes throughout the track. Kicking off with Daecolm’s hypnotic vocals over a smooth afro-inspired rhythm, the song immediately pulls listeners into its euphoric soundscape and gradually builds to a satisfying crescendo.
Reflecting on the release, Topic shares, “Working with Daecolm again was incredible; his hypnotic voice and unique energy brought the vision to life in a way that feels raw and electrifying. After the amazing journey we had with ‘I Adore You,’ I knew we had to create something that pushed boundaries even further. This song is a celebration of those unforgettable moments when music and emotion take over. I couldn’t be more excited to kick off 2025 with this release and share it with the world.”
The single marks Topic’s first release of 2025 following a stellar year, including the huge success of “I Adore You,” his summer 2024 collaboration with Daecolm, which has amassed over 150 million streams to date. Their musical chemistry is undeniable, and “Control Of Me”solidifies their status as a powerhouse duo in the electronic music scene.
Daecolm says, “‘Control Of Me’ shares the same DNA as ‘I Adore You,’ but with attention to the evolution of the Afrohouse genre. Topic’s signature production and my unique ID as an artist is what the people really look forward to the most with this song.”
