"Breakin News" slides along with a smooth swagger, an innovative little R&B tune with some distinct touches of the modern age. "I just got the breakin' news: this love line is true," the singer uses as the song's refrain, between some truly epic improvisation all up and down the vocal octaves. A poppy little beat gives the song its funky spin, along with synth and horns. The chorus is beautiful and soulful, and the song reminds you exactly why Rhythm & Blues used to be making the coolest sounds on the scene (some would argue that it still is).