Break It Down (Malaika song)

"Break It Down" is a 1995 song and the third solo single by US singer Malaika.

After two sizable hits on A&M Records, with So Much Love" and "Gotta Know (Your Name)" (both entered Top 5 of the U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart), the singer tried to hit da indie trail dipping into hip-hop waters with a composition written and produced by R.K. Jackson and Geraldine "Gere" Sigler. However, Malaika's second studio album was reportedly to follow up, the track became her only release issued on the New York's label Vestry Records, and her last single to date.

Credits and personnel

• Malaika – lead vocals, back vocals
• Geraldine Sigler - writer, back vocals
• Rodney K. Jackson – writer, producer
• Felipe Delgado - additional remix
• Craig Bevan - mix
• Wayne Vican - remix
• Urban Tracks Studios - recording studio
• Phase Four Studios - recording studio

Track listings

12" Maxi, US, V011

1. "Break It Down (Desert Drive Mix) - 5:28
2. "Break It Down (Hip Hop Mix) - 4:37
3. "Break It Down (Dog Mix) - 4:56
4. "Break It Down (Accapella) - 4:28

12" Maxi, US, Test Pressing, V011

1. "Break It Down (Desert Drive Mix) - 5:28
2. "Break It Down (Hip Hop Mix) - 4:37
3. "Break It Down (Dog Mix) - 4:56
4. "Break It Down (Accapella) - 4:28