"I Adore You" is a song by French DJ Hugel, German DJ Topic and Iranian-Swedish singer Arash featuring British singer Daecolm. It was released on 19 July 2024 through Universal Music Group to positive reviews and commercial success.[1][2]
Talking with Declan McDaniels from Beatportal, Florent Hugel and Tobias Topic discussed the creative process behind the song.[3] Topic said that the basic structure was created in a music session between him, Alexander Tidebrink, Arash Labaf and Daecolm Holland, with the latter also contributing with the lyrical content. Then Hugel who listened a "very pop" version of the song via a close friend, reworked and finished the production.[4]
Hugel stated that the artwork for the single was inspired by the visual aesthetics of American rapper XXXTENTACION.[5]
"I Adore You" received generally positive reviews from music critics upon release, with all praising each artist individual contribution to the song.[6][7][8] Daniel Šikljan from We Rave You dubbed the song production as "truly sensational", as well calling the song a "testament" of the artists "exquisite chemistry" in the studio".[9]
Dom Vigil from Prelude Press said: "From the very first note, listeners are drawn into a sonic journey that expertly marries nostalgia with a modern twist".[6] He went further praising the production, describing it as "an immersive blend of electrifying beats and an irresistible rhythm", as well, Daecolm’s "captivating" vocal performance, stating that the singer contribution elevated the song.[6] Zangba Thomson from Bong Mines Entertainment stated that the artists created "a track that promises to be a global hit".[7] Katie Bain from Billboard dubbed the track as "subtle, sophisticated, radiating romance", and included it on the magazine "Best New Dance Tracks of the Week" list.[8]
Within a few months after its release, the song became a hit in Europe, reaching the top 20 in Belgium (Flanders), Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland, as well as the top 100 in Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Portugal, Slovakia and the United Kingdom.
The new version features Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin and English electropop singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding and was released on November 15, 2024 under Universal Music Group.[63] The reworked version features a brand-new chorus in Spanish performed by Balvin, meanwhile Goulding and Daecolm both sings the original lyrics. It marks the first collaboration between Goulding and Balvin. The reworked version is 34 seconds shorter than the original.[63]Topic and Arash are credited as featured artists alongside Daecolm on this version, while Hugel, Balvin and Goulding are credited as lead artists on streaming services.[64]
DJ Hugel debuted the remix of "I Adore You" during his set on Brooklyn Mirage, alongside J Balvin performing the song live on October 7. [65] Later on, Hugel used his social media platforms to make his followers guess the identity of the other artist on the remix, shortly after his followers recognized the vocals of Ellie Goulding.[66] A one-minute snippet was released on social medias on October 31.[67] The song was officially released on November 15, 2024.
^"Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. Retrieved 7 October 2024. Note: Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
^"Media Forest – Weekly Charts. Media Forest. Retrieved 17 October 2024. Note: Select 'Songs – TV'. Romanian and international positions are rendered together by the number of plays before resulting an overall chart.
^"ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 36. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
^"ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 36. týden 2024 in the date selector. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
