Sure. Kelly Rowland sounds like a remixed Whitney Houston. And David Guetta wishes to think he stepped a bit outside his frame when working with Kelly. Using an almost scandalous Clocks-lookalike piano melody and a vibe that just screams mainstream beach 2009, Guetta is as far from his own style as Kelly is far from loosing her career in music. Interprete that whichever way you like. But I sorta fancy this song anyway!
But I can’t take away Rowland her beautiful voice and flawless singing, neither can I blame it on Guetta’s perfect production. After all, When Love Takes Over is a quite delicious pop caramel even though it may seem awfully bland at first. And there’s no taking away the joy of the duo as they bring us summer stalker song 09. The conditions are all the right. Mid-spring release - check. Popular house guru with a pop fetischism - check. Superannuated Destiny’s Child star - check. A shamelessly catchy and unoriginal song - check.
Well, I’ve already got my swimming trunks on and When Love Takes Over booming behind me on the beach as I set course for the water. What more could/should you ask for?
David Guetta feat. Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over