The track was originally made back in 2007 when Professor Green was signed to The Beats. The song was composed and produced by
Semothy Jones and, at the time, featured
Neon Hitch on the chorus. Though when The Beats folded the track was put on hold. In 2009, Professor Green stated that the collaboration between him and Allen started after a conversation on
Facebook: "We got chatting on Facebook and I mentioned the track, which turned out to be one of her favourite songs. She suggested her singing the chorus. I didn't take much persuading! Lily's wicked. She's straightforward and honest, you always know where you're at with her." As in song "
Dub Be Good to Me", the vocal melody comes from the original song by
The SOS Band, "
Just Be Good to Me" (from the album
On the Rise, 1983, Tabu Records). The bass line originally comes from the famous song by
The Clash "
The Guns of Brixton". The vocal part of "Just Be Good To Green" has been since covered many times in different house tracks, such as Kandy Wesley (Airplay Records, 1999) and Dr Kucho! (Spinnin' Record, 2009). ==Critical reception==