Phunk Junkeez fuse a number of different styles in their music, from hardcore punk to trip-hop. Many of the band's early shows involved breaking into warehouses in the Phoenix area and performing to fans who were all told by word-of-mouth, attracting the attention of local police who threatened to throw the band in jail. These parties are still rumored to be continuing to this day.
Their music attracted a loyal following. At a September 24, 1993 Concert at the Mesa Amphitheater in Mesa, AZ, (opening for dada), the band had to be pulled from the stage. The band played for several minutes past its alloted set. The band would not leave the stage despite the requests of the producer and threats of calling the police. This forced the venue to shut off the mics of the Junkeez. Despite this, and the disdain of the crowd, the junkeez continued to play for several minutes. After the junkeez left the stage, a large percentage of the audience left the venue, not wanting to see the mild pop of dada, despite the popularity of their hit song "i'm going to dizzkneeland"j
The band released their self-titled debut-album in 1992. This album, as well as Injected (1995), Fear of a Wack Planet (1998) and Sex, Drugs and Rap N' Roll (2001) were all released by the independent label Ichiban Records and received virtually no radio support in the United States due to their at-times-explicit lyrics. Injected did produce one successful single, "Chuck", which was played in rotation on Australian youth network Triple J, which has very few restrictions on profanities on the air. The song came in at number #56 on the Hottest 100 that year.
In 2002, Phunk Junkeez signed a recording deal with Suburban Noize Records and released their fifth album, Rock It Science, the following year. A new album, entitled The Good, the Bad, the Phunkee, is scheduled for release 2007.
Since then, Phunk Junkeez have been rocking the streets of your backyard and sending your head into another twisted lyrical world of funk!
Join In
Phunk Junkeez Lyrics
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Nowadays when I blaze everybody's feelin' it
Feelin' it, feelin' what?
Feel my energy flowin I got these people going nuts
It's like a family affair I got cousins with no teeth
I make a Phunkee stew if you got beef
Roll up a spleef and get chiefed with your uncle
Got beer and fireworks and I brought them by the truck
In a bus, in a van, in Japan in a rickshaw
Gimme the mic and a stage and I can get raw
15 deep, go check the stats
And when you do that add 10 more to that
It's like we're all in ready to win this championship
You think we been canned but we've been revamping this
Shit
From the bars, to the pubs, to all the night clubs
To people in our church you know we got love
Come on everybody let's join in
You can bring your family or your good friends
We're gonna make you boogie til your body bends
And we won't start the show til your all in
Come on everybody let's join in
You can bring your family or your good friends
We're gonna make you boogie til your body bends
And we won't start the party til your all in
How many times we got to drop to make the spot hot?
Ain't no second, third, fourth guessin' 'bout the
Skills that we got
Shit hittin' hard like a buck shot
And it's the Phunkiest damn shit you ever done did pop
Out the box like above-the-ground swimming pools
Fresh like your daddy's Sears Craftsman tools
Ain't no fakin', always shakin' when we come to rock
Still kick your monkey ass up and down the block
Check the stats perhaps and shuffle it around
Tracked like a nickel bag plus a pound
Everybody put your hands up, can't nobody hide
Tonight like every other night we ready to ride
Come on everybody let's join in
You can bring your family or your good friends
We're gonna make you boogie til your body bends
And we won't start the show til your all in
Come on everybody let's join in
You can bring your family or your good friends
We're gonna make you boogie til your body bends
And we won't start the party til your all in
Boone, Danny bringin' the hootenanny
Take the party all the way to the podium, scoop a
Grammy
If not then fuck it, my mother's thunder
My father's lightening, no fuckin' wonder
I'm high performance, my mind's enormous with a Hemi,
Hear me?
Hell no you don't, but you will even if I have to drill
A hole, instill this skill in your skull
I got a turd in a skillet it's the hot shit, smell me?
Russia been trippin' since NASA rebuilt me
Outta spare parts stored in Area 51
I'm the Ichiban, get ya guns, where ya gonna run?
I'll rhyme ya back in time my slime is lava
I spit on Pompeii my flow is the cold water
In 1912, they swallowed the unsinkable
Froze those with no life boats
I make ya holler
Backyard wrestlin' session, no aggression
We're all equal here, no matter the profession
Granny got her teeth out suckin' on a red one
Hand on the bottle and the other's on a grip
Daddy rolled a fatty that's he's tryin' to hide
And Aunt Shirley's on the dance floor electric slidin'
Uncle Ron has one hits in the tool she'd
Milky Dog shootin' bottle rockets over our heads
Next door neighbor had a daughter with a favor
So she gave me a little hit of that flavor
Family trees I'm smokin' in the breeze
Pop tunes and flippin' burgers, Yo' gimme some cheese!
My dudes smokin' cigars sittin' on the porch
WD40 and a lighter for a torch
Double wide, dope ride, nothing to hide
The doors is always open so come on inside
Come on everybody let's join in
You can bring your family or your good friends
We're gonna make you boogie til your body bends
And we won't start the show til your all in
Come on everybody let's join in
You can bring your family or your good friends
We're gonna make you boogie til your body bends
And we won't start the party til your all in
In "Join In," Phunk Junkeez are inviting everyone to join their party, which includes dancing, smoking, and having a great time with family and friends. The lyrics convey the band's enthusiastic and inclusive attitude. They are proud of their roots and are not afraid to show it. Their family and friends are important to them, and they welcome everyone to join in their celebrations. When the band performs, the energy of the audience fuels their performance, and they rise to the level of their audience.
Phunk Junkeez is also trying to establish themselves as a serious musical act through this song. They are rapping about how they are not taking any second guesses at their skills and that they have the ability to hit hard like a buckshot. The lyrics suggest that the band members are confident and self-assured of their musical abilities. Additionally, the lyrics make references to other events in history such as Pompeii and the sinking of the Titanic, with the suggestion that the lyrical prowess of the band would have been able to stand up in any era.
Overall, "Join In" is a fun and energetic party anthem that encourages everyone to come together and enjoy good times as a community.
Line by Line Meaning
When I came out of my momma I was check one, two'n it
From the moment I was born, I was already making noise and attracting attention.
Nowadays when I blaze everybody's feelin' it
Whenever I smoke weed now, everyone around me can feel the energy and good vibes I'm releasing.
It's like a family affair I got cousins with no teeth
My life and music is like a big family gathering, even if some of my relatives may not have it all together.
Roll up a spleef and get chiefed with your uncle
Relax and smoke a joint with your cool uncle to ease your worries.
Got beer and fireworks and I brought them by the truck Full
I'm always prepared for a party, with a truck full of fireworks and beer to share.
Gimme the mic and a stage and I can get raw
If you put me on a stage with a microphone, I'll give you an energetic and authentic performance.
It's like we're all in ready to win this championship
We're all on the same team and ready to come out on top.
From the bars, to the pubs, to all the night clubs
We're not picky about where we perform - from small bars to big nightclubs, we're ready to bring the party.
How many times we got to drop to make the spot hot?
We're wondering how many times we need to perform and bring the fire to make the crowd excited.
Ain't no second, third, fourth guessin' 'bout the Skills that we got
We're confident in our skills and don't doubt our ability to rock the crowd.
If not then fuck it, my mother's thunder My father's lightening, no fuckin' wonder
Even if we don't win a Grammy, we have incredible talent because it runs in the family.
I got a turd in a skillet it's the hot shit, smell me?
I'm so talented and unique, even if it may seem strange or unappealing at first.
Family trees I'm smokin' in the breeze Pop tunes and flippin' burgers, Yo' gimme some cheese!
I'm enjoying life, relaxing in the outdoors with my family, listening to some pop music, and grilling burgers with a side of cheese.
The doors is always open so come on inside
We're always welcoming and inviting to all, so come join us in the party.
Contributed by Jayden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Matt
Damn Straight David Mills,no classic this is TIMELESS. This tune will never age!!!!!! Rock on Junkeez...
joshed
I miss the Phunk Junkeez.
joshed
I can't wait for the new album.
joshed
Thanks for posting that@Willobee
Willobee
They're back. PHUNK JUNKEEZ are BACK with the original line-up. https://www.facebook.com/Phunk-Junkeez-Official-239026823160999/
thehoundsound
One Of My Favorite Songs Ever Much Love The Hounds
stajmusic
Love Soulman's "Oh God..." at the end of the vid...who hasn't been there?
DocHollywoodHustle1
One of my favorite bands ever! Glad I got to see them live a few times, but I wish they got support in the Northeast like they got in the Midwest and Southwest, etc.
Elizabeth Blanton
How cool would it be to see a revival out of them
LousyAcousticCovers
this makes me miss home so much! can't wait to get back to the valley of the sun!