Cannibal Ox
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Cannibal Ox is a hip hop music duo from Harlem, New York City. Its members include Vast Aire and Vordul Mega (also known as Vordul Megallah). They are generally accompanied by prolific DJ, and third member of the duo, Cip-One. In 2001, they released their debut, The Cold Vein, which drew critical acclaim and comparisons to the 36 Chambers-era Wu-Tang Clan. A large part of the album's success is due to producer El-P, who crafts a heavy-sounding and futuristic soundscape. Cannibal Ox is a part of the Definitive Jux record label; rumors say that before signing that deal, they turned down an offer for a record deal from fellow Harlem rapper Ma$e around the time of his Harlem World release.[citation needed]
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 are set to contribute.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- The Cold Vein (2001)
- Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ (2005)
[edit] EPs, singles & Promos
- "Company Flow"/"Cannibal Ox" (2001) - 12", EP
- "Vein"/"A B-Boy's Alpha" (2001)
- "The F Word" (2001) - CD/12", EP
- "Speakeroxxx/The Ox Below" - Mega Mix Promo (2004) (500 copies)
[edit] Music samples
- Ox Out The Cage (sample) (file info) — play in browser (beta)
- Short sample of Ox Out The Cage, by Cannibal Ox from 2001 album The Cold Vein - harsh language advisory
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