"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.
Background Talking with Declan McDaniels from Beatportal, Florent Hugel and Tobias Topic discussed the creative process behind the song. 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.
Hugel stated that the artwork for the single was inspired by the visual aesthetics of American rapper XXXTENTACION.
Critical reception "I Adore You" received positive reviews from music critics upon release, being praised for its production, catchiness and for each artist's individual contribution to the song. 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".
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". 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. Zangba Thomson from Bong Mines Entertainment stated that the artists created "a track that promises to be a global hit". 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.
Commercial performance 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.
Credits and personnel Credits adapted from Apple Music.
Hugel – producer, composer, programming, keyboards Topic – producer, composer, programming, keyboards Alexander Tidebrink – producer, composer, programming, keyboards Arash Labaf – composer, performer Late Nine – producer Joel Woolfenden – mix engineer, mastering engineer Daecolm – composer, vocals Maximilian Riehl – composer, programming, keyboards Loris Cimino – composer, programming, keyboards
Track listing Digital download and streaming
"I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm) – 3:34
Digital download and streaming
"I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm; Daecolm's Acoustic Version) – 3:34 "I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm) – 3:34
Digital download and streaming – Remixes #1
"I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm; Grossomoddo Remix) – 4:13 "I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm; A-Clark & Vinny Remix) – 4:01 "I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm) – 3:34
Digital download and streaming – Remixes #2
"I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm; Argy & Mor Avrahami Remix) – 2:51 "I Adore You" (featuring Daecolm) – 3:34
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "I Adore You" Chart (2024–2026) Peakposition Bulgaria Airplay (PROPHON) 1 Colombia Anglo Airplay (National-Report) 2 Croatia International Airplay (Top lista) 4 Germany Airplay (BVMI) 3 Greece International (IFPI) 1 Israel (Mako Hitlist) 73 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) 2 Lithuania (AGATA) 53 Luxembourg (Billboard) 3 North Macedonia Airplay (Radiomonitor) 1 Romania (Billboard) 8 Romania Airplay (UPFR) 1 Serbia Airplay (Radiomonitor) 4 Suriname (Nationale Top 40) 16 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan) 2 Turkey International Airplay (Radiomonitor Türkiye) 1 United Arab Emirates (IFPI) 10 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) 8 + Weekly chart performance for "I Adore You" Chart (2026) Peakposition
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "I Adore You" Chart (20242025) Peakposition Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 2 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 1 Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 3 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 2 Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) 8 Moldova Airplay (TopHit) 1 Romania Airplay (TopHit) 1 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 2 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100) 64 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) 57 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit) 48
Year-end charts + 2024 year-end chart performance for "I Adore You" Chart (2024) Position Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 91 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 67 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 25 Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 72 Germany (GfK) 62 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 66 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) 39 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 82 Portugal (AFP) 87 Romania Airplay (TopHit) 22 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 50
+ 2025 year-end chart performance for "I Adore You" Chart (2025) Position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) 14 Belarus Airplay (TopHit) 3 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 16 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia) 45 Bulgaria Airplay (PROPHON) 7 CIS Airplay (TopHit) 31 Estonia Airplay (TopHit) 78 France (SNEP) 173 Germany (GfK) 13 Global 200 (Billboard) 129 Hungary (Dance Top 40) 24 Hungary (Single Top 40) 56 Kazakhstan Airplay (TopHit) 174 Moldova Airplay (TopHit) 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 22 Romania Airplay (TopHit) 10 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 76 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 6
Certifications
J Balvin and Ellie Goulding version
A version featuring Colombian reggaeton singer J Balvin and English electropop singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding was released on November 15, 2024 under Universal Music Group. 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. 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.
Background DJ Hugel debuted the version of "I Adore You" during his set on Brooklyn Mirage, alongside J Balvin performing the song live on October 7. 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. A one-minute snippet was released on social medias on October 31. The song was officially released on November 15, 2024.
Track listing
Digital download and streaming – J Balvin & Ellie Goulding version "I Adore You (feat. Topic, Arash & Daecolm) (with J Balvin & Ellie Goulding)" – 3:00 "I Adore You (feat. Daecolm)" – 3:34
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "I Adore You" " Chart (20242025) Peakposition Australia Dance (ARIA) 13 Romania Airplay (TopHit) 63 Russia Airplay (TopHit) 181
Monthly charts + Monthly chart performance for "I Adore You" " Chart (2024) Peakposition Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) 45 Romania Airplay (TopHit) 77 Ukraine Airplay (TopHit) 38
Year-end charts + 2025 year-end chart performance for "I Adore You" " Chart (2025) Position Lithuania Airplay (TopHit) 140
Certifications
Release history + Release dates and formats for "I Adore You" Region Date Format(s) Version Label(s) Various 19 July 2024 Original 23 August 2024 Daecolm's acoustic 4 October 2024 Grossomoddo remix A-Clark and Vinny remix 18 October 2024 Argy and Mor Avrahami remix 15 November 2024 with J Balvin and Ellie Goulding Italy 15 November 2024 Radio airplay Original Universal
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