David Guetta and Kelly Rowland delivered iconic dance anthem 16 years ago

David Guetta has a long history of releasing iconic singles that climb the charts and become ingrained in the electronic music community. He released his iconic collaboration with Kelly Rowland 16 years ago.

Originally released in 2009, When Love Takes Over was the lead single from David Guetta’s fourth studio album, One Love. The French producer teamed up with Kelly Rowland, whose majestic voice helped define an instant classic and further push Guetta towards the ground-breaking crossover success that he would continue to achieve with his works. Opening up with a beautiful array of piano melodies, similar to the legendary keys that Coldplay employed on their hit single Clocks, Rowland shines with her powerful melodies and lyrics.

Being released in 2009, David Guetta was still ahead of his time, crafting radio-friendly dance music while teaming up with A-list artists to bring his productions to life. When Love Takes Over is a perfect example of his ability to craft massive, festival-sized anthems while keeping a careful eye on the ability for the track to endure off the dancefloor as well. Whether blasting from a festival stage or listening on a quiet drive around town, the single continues to feel fresh and engaging even 16 years later.

Revisit the legendary hit from David Guetta and Kelly Rowland today.