Ivan and Josh are ousted security guards who will do anything to make music videos. While being ripped off by their new boss "Mo Fuzz" they connect with their idols, The Swanky Modes (played by the real soulsters, Junior Walker and Sam Moore) and vow to resurrect the duo's career. All the while, the guys find themselves on the hit list of an irreverent politician while working toward their goal of international notoriety.