Hailing from Kansas City, hip-hop duo Ces Cru joined the roster of Strange Music, showcasing classic hip-hop sounds. Formed in 2000 as a trio, the group released their debut album Capture Enemy Soldiers in 2004 before becoming a duo in 2009 and catching the attention of label boss Tech N9ne. Signed in 2010, Ces Cru released several successful projects, including Constant Energy Struggles in 2013 and Codename: Ego Stripper in 2014, which marked their first entry into the Top 40 of the Billboard 200 chart. Subsequent releases like Recession Proof in 2015 and Catastrophic Event Specialists in 2017 solidified their place in the music industry.