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),^[1] 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,^[2] 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^[3]

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^[4]

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

References

External links

• Malaika at Allmusic