Vast Aire

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Vast Aire

Background information
Birth name	Theodore Arrington
Born	February 05, 1978 (age 29)
Origin	Harlem, New York City, United States
Genre(s)	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	2000–present
Label(s)	Definitive Jux Eastern Conference Chocolate Industries
Associated acts	Cannibal Ox Atoms Family
Website	Official Website Cannibal Ox profile at Definitive Jux

Vast Aire (born Theodore Arrington on February 5, 1978) is a rapper from New York City. He is one half of the New York rap duo Cannibal Ox, which consists of himself and fellow rapper Vordul Mega. He is also a member of the rap group Atoms Family. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, then lived in Jamaica, Queens before moving to Harlem, where he became acquainted with the underground rap scene, performing in many clubs while still a teenager.

Vast Aire's fame increased significantly as part of Cannibal Ox. Together with producer El-P, they recorded their debut album, The Cold Vein, and released it in 2001. The album was a critical success Since then, Vast Aire has pursued solo interests. His first solo album Look Mom...No Hands was released in April 2004. This was followed by The Best Damn Rap Show, a collaborative effort with DJ Mighty Mi from the High and Mighty in 2005. Contrary to popular belief, these solo projects did not break Vast Aire from his obligations at Definitive Jux with Cannibal Ox.