Codename: Ego Stripper
2014 studio album by Ces Cru
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Codename: Ego Stripper is the fifth studio album by American hip-hop duo Ces Cru. The album was released on August 5, 2014, by Strange Music. The album debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- Strangeland Studios (Kansas City, Missouri)
- Grey Room Studios (Atlanta, Georgia)
- Make Believe Studio (Omaha, Nebraska)
- Ongaud Productions (Chicago, Illinois)
- The Cuban American Social Club (Miami, Florida)
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| Released | August 5, 2014 | |||
| Recorded | 2013–14 | |||
| Studio | Various
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| Genre | Hip-hop | |||
| Length | 54:53 65:08 (deluxe edition) | |||
| Label | Strange Music | |||
| Producer | Various
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| Singles from Codename: Ego Stripper | ||||
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Critical reception
Upon its release, Codename: Ego Stripper was met with generally positive reviews. David Jeffries of AllMusic said, "Still a force to be reckoned with, Ces Cru's sophomore effort for Tech N9ne's Strange Music label retains the energy and intensity of their debut while walking the pimp walk with a more comfortable, sure strut."[1] Kellan Miller of HipHopDX said, "Ces Cru is still a band with a witty-lyrics heavy approach, but overall Codename: Ego Stripper excels at putting the entire package together; a glaring problem with their last release. Ushering in a lengthy track list for an audience easily enticed by instagram, vines, (is-that-a-baby-smoking-a cigarette?) attention spans shows that Ces feel that they deserve their massive viral hype. On that note, "Hope" features the duo waxing poetic over a jazzy instrumental about exactly how far they envision their careers will soar. It is a fitting nightcap to an impressive release."[2]
Commercial performance
The album debuted at number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart, with first-week sales of 6,354 copies in the United States.[3]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Fate" |
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| 2:56 |
| 2. | "Jimmy Stewart" |
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| 3:27 |
| 3. | "Sound Bite" |
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| 3:32 |
| 4. | "Whips" |
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| 2:39 |
| 5. | "Give It to Me" |
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| 2:58 |
| 6. | "Pressure" (featuring Rittz) |
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| 4:02 |
| 7. | "Double O.T." |
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| 3:44 |
| 8. | "Power Play" (featuring Tech N9ne) |
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| 3:30 |
| 9. | "Que Lastima" (featuring Angel Davanport) |
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| 3:43 |
| 10. | "Blindfold" (featuring Wrekonize) |
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| 4:51 |
| 11. | "Phineas Gage" |
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| 2:56 |
| 12. | "Strange Creature" (featuring Murs) |
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| 4:42 |
| 13. | "Every Weapon" |
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| 2:29 |
| 14. | "Hope" (featuring Bernz) |
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| 4:36 |
| 15. | "Axiom" |
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| 4:49 |
| Total length: | 54:53 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 16. | "Gutter Race" |
| 4:00 | |
| 17. | "Catch Vibes" | 3:02 | ||
| 18. | "Passenger" | 2:55 | ||
| Total length: | 1:05:08 | |||
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 19. | "Galaxy" | 4:30 |
- Notes
- Track listing and credits from album booklet.
- "Whips" features additional vocals by Seven and Kerry Rounds.
- "Pressure" features additional vocals by Crystal Clayton and guitar by Tyler Lyon.
- "Double OT" features additional vocals by Crystal Clayton.
- "Phineas Gage" and "Strange Creature" feature scratches by DJ Sku.
- "Hope" features bass guitar by Chris Handley.
- "Axiom" features additional vocals by Adrian Truth and piano by Mark Lowrey.
Personnel
Credits for Codename: Ego Stripper adapted from the album liner notes.
- Richie Abbott – publicity
- Angel Davanport – featured artist
- Tom Baker – mastering
- Aaron Bean – marketing & promotions, street marketing
- Bernz – featured artist
- Brent Bradley – internet marketing
- Violet Brown – production assistant
- Valdora Case – production assistant
- Jared Coop – merchandising
- Glenda Cowan – production assistant
- Godemis – primary artist
- Ben Cybulsky – mixing, producer
- Penny Ervin – merchandising
- Braxton Flemming – merchandising
- Ben Grossi – project consultant, general management
- Mary Harris – merchandising
- Info Gates – producer
- Leonard Dstroy – producer
- Robert Lieberman – legal
- Ryan Lindberg – internet marketing
- Liquid 9 – art direction & design
- Korey Lloyd – production assistant, project management
- James Meierotto – photography
- Murs – featured artist
- Jeff Nelson – internet marketing
- Cory Nielsen – production assistant
- Dawn O'Guin – production assistant
- Travis O'Guin – executive producer, A&R
- Rob Prior – art direction & design
- Jose Ramirez – street marketing
- Mark Reifsteck – booking
- Rittz – featured artist
- Victor Sandoval – internet marketing
- Brian Shafton – project consultant, general management
- Michael "Seven" Summers – producer
- Tech N9ne – featured artist
- Ubiquitous – primary artist
- Dave Weiner – A&R, associate producer
- Wrekonize – featured artist
Charts
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
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| US Billboard 200[4] | 40 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[5] | 4 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[6] | 4 |