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.

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." 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."

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.

Track listing

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)Peakposition

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