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For Sean Paul, the track holds a special place. He has frequently called it his because it wasn't just "business"—it was a genuine cultural exchange.

One afternoon at 2 Hard Studios in Kingston, while rhythms were playing, Sean Paul began spitting verses. Rihanna and her friend joined in, and the infectious hook was born on the spot. Production and Sound break_it_off_feat_rihanna

Produced by , "Break It Off" is often described as a "futuristic pop-dancehall" track. It sits atop a heavy electro-reggae beat that allowed Rihanna to return to her Caribbean roots after the pop-heavy success of "SOS". For Sean Paul, the track holds a special place

The Island Link-Up: Revisiting Sean Paul and Rihanna’s "Break It Off" Rihanna and her friend joined in, and the

While visiting, Paul took Rihanna to local beaches, street dances, and even the Bob Marley Museum —a place she had always wanted to visit.