Cannibal Ox
Encyclopedia
Cannibal Ox, also known as CanOx, is an abstract hip hop
duo from Harlem
, New York City
. Its members include Vast Aire
and Vordul Mega
. They are often accompanied by DJ Cip-One. In 2001, they released their debut album, The Cold Vein
, which received wide critical acclaim.
The group was rumored to have disbanded, but in 2003 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." Supposedly, RZA
, Pete Rock
and El-P were set to contribute.
In March 2007 El-P answered "I really doubt it" when asked if a new Cannibal Ox album was coming out soon.
Vast confirmed that he was no longer working with Definitive Jux, left the Weathermen
, and that plans for a new Cannibal Ox LP were scrapped. He cited creative and financial differences with El-P and Definitive Jux as well as Vordul's alleged clinical depression.
In January 2008, Vast plugged his Mighty Joseph project with rapper Karniege and spoke about future projects in the works. When asked about his relationship with Vordul, he confirmed Vordul is featured on his upcoming solo LP Deuces Wild and the Mighty Joseph project. Vast Aire was later featured on Vordul's album Megagraphitti.
El-P stated conclusively on May 28, 2011 via his Facebook page that "there won't ever be a can ox album produced by me again and that's a fact."
On May 31, 2011 Vast Aire released a solo record titled "Ox 2010 : A Street Odyssey". Vordul is featured in the song "Thor's Hammer".
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
duo from Harlem
Harlem
Harlem is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan, which since the 1920s has been a major African-American residential, cultural and business center. Originally a Dutch village, formally organized in 1658, it is named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Its members include Vast Aire
Vast Aire
Vast Aire is a rapper from New York City. He is one half of the New York hip hop duo Cannibal Ox, which consists of him and fellow rapper Vordul Mega. He is also a member of the rap group Atoms Family...
and Vordul Mega
Vordul Mega
Rapper Vordul Mega is one-half of underground hip hop duo Cannibal Ox and a member of the hip hop group Atoms Family. Vordul's debut solo album, Revolution Of Yung Havoks, was released in 2004...
. They are often accompanied by DJ Cip-One. In 2001, they released their debut album, The Cold Vein
The Cold Vein
The Cold Vein is the debut album by American hip hop duo Cannibal Ox. It was produced by El-P and released on his Definitive Jux label on May 15, 2001 .-Release:...
, which received wide critical acclaim.
The group was rumored to have disbanded, but in 2003 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
Aesop Rock
Ian Matthias Bavitz , better known by his stage name Aesop Rock, is an American hip hop artist and producer. He was at the forefront of the new wave of underground and alternative hip hop acts that emerged during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was signed to El-P's Definitive Jux label until it...
album Bazooka Tooth
Bazooka Tooth
Bazooka Tooth is the fourth full-length album by American hip hop artist Aesop Rock , released on September 23, 2003 on Definitive Jux ....
. November 2005 brought the release of a live album, Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ
Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ
Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ is an album by Cannibal Ox, an American hip hop group signed to Definitive Jux. After a short-termed amicable break-up, Vast Aire and Vordul Mega rejoined for a sold out performance at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City...
, in the liner notes of which is the statement "Look out for the new full length LP by Cannibal Ox Summer of 06." Supposedly, RZA
RZA
Robert Fitzgerald Diggs, better known by his stage name RZA , is an American Grammy-winning music producer, multi-instrumentalist, author, emcee, and occasional actor, director, and screenwriter. A prominent figure in Hip Hop, RZA is the de facto leader of the Wu-Tang Clan. He has produced almost...
, Pete Rock
Pete Rock
Peter Phillips , better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth...
and El-P were set to contribute.
In March 2007 El-P answered "I really doubt it" when asked if a new Cannibal Ox album was coming out soon.
Vast confirmed that he was no longer working with Definitive Jux, left the Weathermen
The Weathermen (hip hop group)
The Weathermen, is a New York City-based, underground hip-hop supergroup consisting of Aesop Rock, Tame One, Cage, Yak Ballz, El-P, and Breeze Brewin. The group took its name from the revolutionary organization Weatherman, and sometimes refers to itself as the "New Left"...
, and that plans for a new Cannibal Ox LP were scrapped. He cited creative and financial differences with El-P and Definitive Jux as well as Vordul's alleged clinical depression.
In January 2008, Vast plugged his Mighty Joseph project with rapper Karniege and spoke about future projects in the works. When asked about his relationship with Vordul, he confirmed Vordul is featured on his upcoming solo LP Deuces Wild and the Mighty Joseph project. Vast Aire was later featured on Vordul's album Megagraphitti.
El-P stated conclusively on May 28, 2011 via his Facebook page that "there won't ever be a can ox album produced by me again and that's a fact."
On May 31, 2011 Vast Aire released a solo record titled "Ox 2010 : A Street Odyssey". Vordul is featured in the song "Thor's Hammer".
Albums
- The Cold VeinThe Cold VeinThe Cold Vein is the debut album by American hip hop duo Cannibal Ox. It was produced by El-P and released on his Definitive Jux label on May 15, 2001 .-Release:...
(Definitive JuxDefinitive JuxDefinitive Jux is an independent record label based in New York City, United States. It was co-founded in 1999 by Jaime Meline and Amaechi Uzoigwe. The label was initially known simply as Def Jux, but in 2001, popular hip hop label Def Jam Recordings sued Def Jux over the name similarity...
- 2001) - Return of the Ox: Live at CMJReturn of the Ox: Live at CMJReturn of the Ox: Live at CMJ is an album by Cannibal Ox, an American hip hop group signed to Definitive Jux. After a short-termed amicable break-up, Vast Aire and Vordul Mega rejoined for a sold out performance at the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City...
(Fragmented Music - 2005) - Selected Rarities And B-Sides (2011)
Singles/EPs
- "DPA" / "Simian Drugs" / "Simple" b/w "Iron Galaxy", "Straight Off The D.I.C." - Company FlowCompany FlowCompany Flow is an American underground hip hop group from Brooklyn, New York City at one time associated with the independent record label Rawkus Records. Rapper/producer El-P and DJ/producer Mr...
/Cannibal Ox Double 12" (Definitive Jux - 2000) - "Vein" b/w "A B-Boy's Alpha" (Definitive Jux - 2001)
- "The F Word" CD/12" (Definitive Jux - 2001)