One of the largest garage crews, Pay As U Go Cartel are notable as being the starting place for MCs Wiley, Gods Gift, Breeze and Flow dan, producer Target, and also UK underground music figureheads DJ Slimzee and Geeneus. Along with Heartless Crew and the So Solid Crew, Pay As You Go are recognised as pioneering influences on the grime sound.

Pay As You Go eventually rose to be one of the premier UK Garage acts, headlining huge raves like Milton Keynes Sidewinder and London's Garage Nation. They had two major club hits, the first 'Know We' and the second 'Champagne Dance', which was signed by Sony and reached #12 in the UK Singles' Chart.

Shortly after Pay As You Go were soon dropped from their label, and the group broke up soon afterwards. In 2008/2009 some of the former members re-formed the crew. Often the original crew perform at Pay As U Go reunions.

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