Cannibal Ox is a New York hip-hop duo made up of Vast Aire and Vordul Mega,… Read Full Bio ↴Cannibal Ox is a New York hip-hop duo made up of Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, with El-P, the founder of the Definitive Jux label, handling the lion's share of production. Their first record,The Cold Vein, has been heralded as a major turning point in both hip-hop production and lyrical organization. Several notable guests appear on the album, including C-Rayz Walz, L.I.F.E. Long, Alaska (of Hangar 18), Cryptic One and El-P himself, while Vordul's baritone and Vast's nasal-y styles connect the eclectic project together.
For a while, the group was rumored to have disbanded. In 2003 however, fellow Definitive Jux rapper MURS said, "By the way, Can Ox is not broken up, it's just a rumor" between tracks on fellow Definitive Jux rapper Aesop Rock's album Bazooka Tooth. November 2005 brought the release of a live album, Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ, in the liner notes of which is the statement "Look out for the new full length LP by Cannibal Ox Summer of 06."
In addition to El-P, legendary producers Pete Rock and The RZA have reportedly signed on to contribute to the project. DJ Mighty Mi, who collaborated with Vast Aire in 2005, would be a likely producer as well.
Cannibal Ox is once again reportedly broken up for good, however; as of 2008 El-P commented that the two emcee's from the group have been unable to put anything together either in music or in their personal lives. Both artists have been pursuing successful solo careers, with two albums each under their respective belts.
For a while, the group was rumored to have disbanded. In 2003 however, fellow Definitive Jux rapper MURS said, "By the way, Can Ox is not broken up, it's just a rumor" between tracks on fellow Definitive Jux rapper Aesop Rock's album Bazooka Tooth. November 2005 brought the release of a live album, Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ, in the liner notes of which is the statement "Look out for the new full length LP by Cannibal Ox Summer of 06."
In addition to El-P, legendary producers Pete Rock and The RZA have reportedly signed on to contribute to the project. DJ Mighty Mi, who collaborated with Vast Aire in 2005, would be a likely producer as well.
Cannibal Ox is once again reportedly broken up for good, however; as of 2008 El-P commented that the two emcee's from the group have been unable to put anything together either in music or in their personal lives. Both artists have been pursuing successful solo careers, with two albums each under their respective belts.
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Gemini3K
This track is still as unbelievable as it was in 2002. The beat is everything. My favorite Cannibal Ox track outside of the Cold Vein album
dramaskrybe
Listen to Breeze's flow - it's jumps all over the place - you never really know what he'll say next, yet you can't stop listening . . . Magnetic, people. Vast has that going, too, Kool Kieth, Doom, &c. they all got it.
Tapeworm
He is da bes!
Pacific Chief
He's ridiculous. His lyrics on "Loosifa" is pure poetry.
boatblocker
i am so sad cannibal ox will never sound like this again....
Rodrigo Rega
Underground Chamber Muzik Because no El-P beats.
Tapeworm
Prefer cold vein
davepsy isz
this song is incredible. i wish brewin's vocals were louder in the mix tho.
Tyler R
for real, I can only imagine if it was all put together properly.
GregoryBassline
Vast Aire & Breeze Brewin - Crazy compo!!
Fresh!!