"Break It Off" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her second studio album A Girl like Me (2006), and features guest vocals from Sean Paul.

It was written by Donovan Bennett, Paul, K. Ford and Rihanna, while production was handled by Don Corleon.

Critical reception of the song was positive, with reviewers praising the collaboration between Rihanna and Paul and as a return to the former's roots.

"[2] Reminiscing on "Break It Off" and Rihanna, Paul stated that working with the singer and creating the song was "his most memorable collaboration.

[3] It was also made available to download digitally via iTunes in various countries around the world on February 27, 2007, including Australia,[4] Austria,[5] Belgium[6] and Spain.

[11] It received a comparison by Ruth Jamieson for The Guardian to Rihanna's debut single "Pon de Replay" from her first studio album, Music of the Sun.

[13] "Break It Off" is written in the key of D-flat major and is set in common time with a moderate dance groove with 130 beats per minute (BPM).

David Jeffries for AllMusic was complimentary of "Break It Off", writing that it is "totally juiced" and that she provides good competition for Paul.

"[16] Bill Lamb for About.com called "Break It Off", along with "Kisses Don't Lie", "candidates for widespread pop radio airplay".

[32] The set consisted of "Pon de Replay", "Break It Off", "SOS", "Breakin' Dishes", "Unfaithful", "Shut Up and Drive" and "Umbrella".