Just Be Good to Me

"Just Be Good to Me" is a song by the S.O.S. Band, written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis for their fourth studio album, *On the Rise*, released in 1983. The track was issued as the lead single in March 1983 by Tabu Records. Its production utilized a Roland TR-808 drum machine for percussion and beats. The song has been praised critically, with Daryl Easlea of *Record Collector* describing it as a "barnstorming electro-soul anthem," and Amy Hanson of AllMusic calling it "showstopping." "Just Be Good to Me" has been covered by numerous artists. Deborah Cox’s version reached number eight on the US Hot Dance Club Play chart, while Mariah Carey performed it live during her 1993 *Music Box Tour* and 1996 *Daydream Tour*. Shayne Ward recorded it for his 2007 album *Breathless*, and Faithless collaborated with Dido on a 2008 version. Seany B released a retitled version, "B Good 2 Me," in 2008. Cher Lloyd performed the song on series seven of *The X Factor*, and Simone Battle covered it on series one of *The X Factor (US)* in 2011. The track has been sampled extensively. Tupac used it in his 1995 song "Heavy in the Game," while Silkk the Shocker sampled it for his 1998 single "Just Be Straight with Me," featuring Destiny's Child. Norman Cook, as part of Beats International, created a UK number-one hit with "Dub Be Good to Me," incorporating a sample from The Clash’s "The Guns of Brixton." Professor Green and Lily ...