German-Croatian DJ and producer Topic has joined forces with South African singer-songwriter Daecolm for their latest single, “Control of Me”, released via Astralwerks. Following the massive success of their summer 2024 collaboration, “I Adore You”, which has amassed over 150 million streams, the duo reunites for an intoxicating Afro-House production that kicks off 2025 in style. This release acts as the official follow-up to the ARTBAT remix of Topic and HUGEL’s collaboration, “I Adore You”, which featured Arash and Daecolm.
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Written by Alexander Tidebrink (A7S), Daecolm Holland, and Tobias Topic, while it was produced by Topic and Alexander Tidebrink, “Control of Me” blends hypnotic Afrocentric rhythms with Daecolm’s soulful vocals to create a euphoric track that captures the magic of a fleeting connection on the dance floor. The track delivers a sonic experience that is both electrifying and deeply immersive. Topic’s signature production shines, seamlessly blending emotive energy with vibrant beats to create a soundscape that invites listeners to lose themselves in the music.
Taking Afrohouse to a whole new meaning, Topic delivers astronomically with this song. He skillfully gathers Afrobeats sounds, adds rhythmic grooves, and blends them out into an intoxicating house track, that is certainly set to be a staple at EDM festivals worldwide. Daecolm’s vocals hit every single mark, giving African melodies within the lyrics, calling us to the dancefloor due to his subtle nuanced emotion during the chorus before plunging deep for the verses. Topic has wrapped Daecolm’s awesome voice in an unforgettable Afrohouse number that is set to go viral this year—or it will become a treasured underground hit amongst EDM fans.
Speaking about the collaboration in a press release, Topic shared his excitement by saying, “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.”
Daecolm echoed the sentiment, emphasising their ability to evolve the Afrohouse genre, by saying, “’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.”
“Control of Me” is Topic and Daecolm’s first release of 2025. Known for chart-topping hits like “Breaking Me” with A7S, which has surpassed 6 billion streams, Topic has cemented his place as a leader in electronic dance music. With the launch of his WILD KID label and party series, Topic continues to expand his artistry by incorporating global sounds like Afrohouse into his repertoire.
As for Daecolm, he is a rising talent with roots spanning South Africa, London, and Los Angeles, and has carved out a niche for himself in the Afro-R&B-Fusion and electronic music spaces. His eclectic background and experience as a songwriter for artists like Chris Brown and Ty Dolla $ign inform his unique sound, which seamlessly blends Afrocentric melodies with contemporary influences.
With “Control of Me”, Topic and Daecolm solidify their status as a powerhouse duo, pushing the boundaries of electronic music while celebrating the emotional and rhythmic depths of Afrohouse. Whether you’re locking eyes on the dance floor or simply vibing at home, “Control of Me” is the perfect anthem to soundtrack your 2025.
“Control of Me”, by Topic and Daecolm, is available to download and stream, right now, across all platforms, via Astralwerks with exclusive licence to Universal Music.