The Phunk Junkeez is an American rap rock band from Phoenix, Arizona that formed in 1991. The group's original lineup consisted of vocalists Joe Valiente (Soulman) and Kirk Reznik (K-Tel Disco) and rotated through various other members over the years. The band plays music using a number of different styles, from hardcore punk to trip-hop, and established a strong underground following in the 1990s as one of the first punk rock-based bands to combine elements of funk, hip-hop, and soul in what preceded the larger rap-rock movement of the decade. The band is notable for being one of the first to include a DJ within a traditional four-piece rock band. The Phunk Junkeez released six albums and has contributed to numerous commercials and film soundtracks. They are perhaps best known for their crossover hit "I Love It Loud" from the 1995 Tommy Boy soundtrack. The band has toured extensively throughout the U.S. as well as Europe and Japan. History The Phunk Junkeez founders, Kirk Reznik, and Joe Valiente started performing prerecorded beats under the name "White Boy Rap," a name Soulman used for solo performances. Later, they performed as an opening act for such artists as MC Hammer and Run-D.M.C. That project turned into "BumRap" in 1987, followed by the "Phunk Junkeez" in 1990. Kirk & Joe merged with a local band, "Freak Squad." Freak Squad band members included Jumbo Jim (bassist), Mike Kramer (guitarist), and Disco Danny Dynamite (a.k.a. Disco Danny D, Disco Dan, DK Mueller) on drums. Soon thereafter, the group added Jeff Scott (aka DJ Roach Clip) to the band. The Phunk Junkeez performed in the Valley throughout the early 1990s, playing illegal warehouse raves and clubs around the Phoenix area. The band released their self-titled debut album in 1992. This album was one of the most popular local releases from a Phoenix band in 1992 and 1993 gaining the band interest from major record labels. The Phunk Junkeez were signed to Trauma Records/Interscope Records and released their second album, Injected (1995), nationwide. This release was primarily recorded in Atlanta and produced by Angelo Moore of Fishbone and Ross Robinson (Korn, Slipknot, At the Drive-In). Injected produced a successful single, "I Love it Loud (Injected Mix)," which was played in rotation on alternative stations nationwide, accompanied by a video featuring Chris Farley and David Spade, and was featured on the Tommy Boy soundtrack. "I Love it Loud