PaleFace Junkies

Paleface Junkies emerged from St. Louis in 1991, bringing a raw, underground approach to hip-hop that was built on hard beats, sampled records, attitude, and the chemistry of a crew that came up together. In the early ’90s, Paleface Junkies began making noise in the St. Louis hip-hop scene, developing their sound through samplers, records, loops, and the same hands-on production mentality that defined underground rap of the era. The group’s music found its way onto local radio, including a 1992 appearance on Majic 108 FM’s Home Grown, while their singles circulated independently on cassette. Paleface Junkies never came from a polished, industry-manufactured world. The music was made from what was available—records, equipment, ideas, and a willingness to experiment. That DIY mentality became part of the group’s identity. After making their mark during the ’90s, Paleface Junkies eventually moved in different directions. But the music never really disappeared. Now, decades later, Paleface Junkies is back. The new chapter keeps the foundation intact—gritty production, aggressive rhymes, sampled textures, and multiple voices trading lines—but brings it into the present without trying to recreate the past. The result is old-school DNA with a modern edge. Paleface Junkies isn't a reunion built around looking backward. It's unfinished business. The name started in 1991. The music didn't end there.