British techno band, Shut Up and Dance, was formed in 1988 in Stoke Newington, London by Philip 'PJ' Johnson and Carlton 'Smiley' Hyman. The duo initially gained attention with their early singles "£10 to Get In" and "Lamborghini", both released on their own label Shut Up and Dance Records in 1990. Their breakthrough came in 1992 with the release of "Raving I'm Raving", a track based on Marc Cohn's "Walking in Memphis". Despite legal issues that led to an injunction, the single reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and earned them a live performance slot on BBC One's Top of the Pops. Their album Death Is Not the End was released the same year, peaking at number 38 on the UK Albums Chart. Throughout their career, Shut Up and Dance experimented with various genres including jungle, downtempo, reggae, and hip hop. Notable releases include the albums Black Men United (1995) and Reclaim the Streets (2004), as well as singles like "Save It 'Til the Mourning After" which reached number 25 on the UK chart. The duo also produced tracks for other artists, notably the Ragga Twins' album Reggae Owes Me Money.
