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Ugly Ego is a 1978 studio album by Cameo, the American funk group led by vocalist and drummer Larry Blackmon. It belongs to the band's early, large-ensemble period, when its sound emphasized horns, layered vocals, syncopated bass, and hard-driving rhythm arrangements rather than the more electronic approach of its later hits. The record is intended for listeners exploring Cameo's formative work and late-1970s horn-based funk.
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When was Cameo's Ugly Ego released?
Ugly Ego was Cameo's third studio album and was released in September 1978 on Chocolate City Records. Larry Blackmon served as the group's producer and was already its main vocalist and drummer. [AllMusic album entry](https://www.allmusic.com/album/ugly-ego-mw0000467212)
Which songs are on Ugly Ego?
The eight-track album includes I'll Be with You, Insane, Give Love a Chance, I Want You, Ugly Ego, Anything You Wanna Do, Friend to Me, and Two of Us. The mix shows both Cameo's driving funk side and its smoother vocal material. [AllMusic track list](https://www.allmusic.com/album/ugly-ego-mw0000467212)
What does Ugly Ego reveal about early Cameo?
It captures Cameo's large-ensemble period, with prominent horns, layered vocals, syncopated bass, and hard-driving rhythm arrangements. Larry Blackmon's lead vocals and drums anchor the 1978 record before the group moved toward a sleeker electronic sound. [Cameo release history](https://www.cherryred.co.uk/cameo-ugly-ego-secret-omen)
Did Ugly Ego produce a charting single?
Yes, Insane reached number 17 on the United States R&B chart, while Give Love a Chance reached number 76. Those singles show how the album balanced punchy funk with more polished ballad writing. [Ugly Ego track and chart details](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugly_Ego)
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