"Off the Hook" is a song by American singer Jody Watley, released in February 1998 by Atlantic as the first single from the singer's sixth album, Flower (1998). The song was written by Charles Pendleton, Cassandra Lucas, Darryl Floyd and D Reed, and produced by Malik Pendleton. It was the first single released by Watley to reach the US Billboard Hot 100 since 1993, peaking at number 73. The song also reached the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart, peaking at number 23 and became her fifth chart topper on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In the UK, "Off the Hook" charted on the UK Singles Chart, reaching number 51. A remixed version featuring rapper Rakim was also released.