Take Control by Hotham
Track Details
- BPM: 126
- Key: G Minor
- Camelot: 6A
- Energy: 0.63
- Duration: 03:09
- Date published: June 2026
About This Track
Take Control is a dance track at 126 BPM in G minor (Camelot 6A). The 3:09 instrumental features high energy, a danceable tempo, and moderate loudness. Audio analysis indicates a balanced warmth and very bright tone.
Perfect For
Perfect for the main stage of a music festival game, or a high-intensity workout video, 'Take Control' brings the energy with its upbeat tempo and bright sound. Its lively and party-oriented vibe makes it ideal for tech and gaming music applications, such as a racing game's soundtrack or a fitness app's motivational playlist.
Genres
Moods
License & Usage
Take Control is available under a free royalty-free license, including monetized YouTube videos, podcasts, ads, Twitch, TikTok, and Reels. The free license requires attribution: credit "Music by Hotham via Melly Park" with a link to mellypark.com. A premium license is available to remove attribution and add Content ID coverage. See licensing details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I need to add to my video description?
Add this attribution line to your video, podcast, or project description: "Music: Take Control by Hotham, free download at https://mellypark.com/7L2KR". A premium license removes the attribution requirement.
Is "Take Control" by Hotham free to use?
Yes. "Take Control" is available under a free license that covers monetized YouTube videos, podcasts, and most commercial projects. The free license requires the attribution above. A premium license removes the attribution requirement.
Can I use "Take Control" for commercial projects (ads, client work, paid videos)?
Yes. The free license covers commercial use, including paid client work, advertising, monetized YouTube videos, and paid social ads — with the required attribution. The premium license adds Content ID coverage and removes the attribution requirement for higher-budget productions.
Can I use "Take Control" on YouTube without a copyright claim?
Yes. "Take Control" works on monetized YouTube content with the free license — just include the attribution in your video description.
Can I use "Take Control" in podcasts?
Yes. Podcasts, including monetized shows with ads or sponsorships, are covered under the free license with attribution. The premium license is recommended for shows distributed by major podcast networks.
Can I edit, loop, or remix "Take Control"?
You can cut, loop, fade, or sync "Take Control" to your video, podcast, or other project. You cannot remix or sample the track, add vocals or other elements and release it as a new song, or re-distribute the audio as a standalone file. Use is for syncing to content, not creating derivative musical works.
What's the difference between the free and premium license?
The free license requires attribution and works for most YouTube, podcast, and commercial uses. The premium license removes attribution, adds Content ID coverage so your videos are never flagged, and expands rights for high-budget broadcast, app, and game use.
Does Hotham benefit when I use "Take Control"?
Yes. Hotham released "Take Control" as royalty-free music to reach new listeners. When creators use the track in YouTube videos, podcasts, or other content, the required attribution sends viewers back to their music — driving streams on YouTube and Spotify, follows, and long-term discovery. The free distribution model is a deliberate visibility strategy, and your use directly supports it.
Are there other tracks by Hotham?
Yes — browse all tracks by Hotham on Melly Park at /artists/hotham.