We know Plug 1 (Posdnuos) and Plug 2 (Trugoy) from hip-hop group De La Soul as rappers. After seven official studio albums, the gentlemen decided to take a different approach. Plug 3 (Maseo), who mainly operates as a DJ, is nowhere to be seen for the concept album First Serve. Early De La Soul fans will also look in vain for producer Prince Paul. Producers 2 & 4 (?) Have been called in for this
… spin-off and the listener can prepare for a lot of live recorded instruments. The beginning of this album is reminiscent of Prince Paul's classic A Prince Among Thieves (1999) on which De La Soul once guest-starred. First Serve starts with a story about the students Pop and Deen who would like to make it as rappers. They are criticized by a mother who thinks they should look for a job. In a very musical way it is told how these guys try to conquer their place in the industry. Plug 1 and Plug 2 are no longer newcomers themselves, but still venture on a new adventure at First Serve, which still feels familiar. (GL)more
