There are some dance tracks that instantly bring back the energy of a particular era, and Afrojack ft. Eva Simons’ “Take Over Control” is one of them. Released in 2010, the track arrived at a time when electronic dance music was rapidly moving into the mainstream, and its combination of powerful production and an unforgettable vocal made it impossible to overlook.
Afrojack was already making waves in the international dance scene when “Take Over Control” arrived, but the track helped introduce his sound to an even wider audience. Dutch singer Eva Simons brought a bold and distinctive vocal performance to the record, creating a strong contrast with Afrojack’s heavy electronic production.
From the opening moments, “Take Over Control” feels built for a big room. The energetic beat, dramatic synths and powerful vocal give the track a sense of momentum that keeps building. It has that unmistakable early-2010s EDM character—big, loud and designed to make a crowd move.
The track also made a significant impact on the charts. In the UK, it reached No. 24 on the Official Singles Chart and peaked at No. 3 on the Official Dance Singles Chart, where it spent 20 weeks in the Top 100.
Part of the song’s appeal comes from the chemistry between Afrojack’s production and Eva Simons’ commanding delivery. Rather than simply sitting on top of the instrumental, her vocal becomes one of the track’s defining features, giving the record an extra sense of personality and attitude.
Looking back now, “Take Over Control” feels like a snapshot of the moment EDM was becoming a truly global pop-culture force. It sits comfortably alongside the big festival and club records of the early 2010s, while still carrying enough individuality to remain instantly recognizable.
For this Flashback Friday, let’s turn the volume up and revisit the energy that made “Take Over Control” such a memorable EDM anthem. Whether it brings back memories of clubs, festivals or simply discovering new dance music, Afrojack and Eva Simons’ collaboration remains a perfect soundtrack for a trip down memory lane.
