If you're like me, you'll always have a soft spot for Plugs 1, 2 & 3, but the times of running out to cop their new shit the day it comes out is recent history. They must be aware of this decline, cause they took no chances on this 12". First off they got Jay Dee producing both sides. The B-side "Much More(1)" flips an unidentified soul sample with Trugoy getting down and dirty (sorry Pos), an intro from Premier, and some girl named Yummy singing the chorus. The A-side "Shoomp(2)" flips the Tom Tom Club's "Genius Of Love" again, and I think Dilla is the only one talented enough to get away with that at this point (ed.note: jms loves dilla). It also enlists cameo whore of the moment Sean Paul, and has been getting a lot of luv in the club the last couple months. Instrumentals are included for both songs along with the acapella, clean and dirty versions. If nothing else, buy it for the fact that it's on De La's label and they deserve your patronage.

reviewed by JMS