The S.O.S. Band, an American group from Atlanta, Georgia, emerged in the late 1970s and played a significant role in the development of the electro-funk and R&B genres. Their distinctive sound was marked by the use of synthesizers, drum machines, and the soulful vocals of lead singer Mary Davis. The band is best known for their hit songs like "Take Your Time (Do It Right)," "Just Be Good to Me," and "The Finest," which have left an indelible mark in the history of dance music. Their fusion of electronic music elements with traditional soul music has been influential in shaping the sound of contemporary R&B.