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Infobox musical artist| name = Cannibal Ox| image = Cannibal Ox.jpg| caption = Vast Aire (left) and Vordul Mega (right)| background = group_or_band| years_active = 2000& ndash;2006, 2008& ndash;present| origin = Harlem , New York City , United States | genre = Hip hop music|Hip hop Trip hop | label = Definitive Jux | website = http://www.definitivejux.net/jukies/cannibal-ox/ Profile at Definitive Jux| current_members = Vast Aire Vordul Mega 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 (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|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. http://www.canibringmygat.com/2007/03/14/an-interview-with-el-p/ An Interview With El-P. http://www.canibringmygat.com/ Can I bring my gat? . Retrieved on March 14, 2007.
Vast confirmed that he was no longer working with Definitive Jux, left The Weathermen (hip hop group)|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. http://www.twincitieshiphop.com/viewtopic.php? p=662& sid=892f287c051f70b5407957bf2ec355f3 Mirror link for Vast Aire's MySpace page, which is blacklisted on Wikipedia.
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 . http://www.basementflavor.com/interview/interview-with-the-one-and-only-vast-aire/ A Interview With The One And Only Vast Aire. http://www.basementflavor.com/ Basement Flavor. Retrieved on January 22, 2008.
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." cite web|title=El-P Facebook|url= http://www.facebook.com/THEREALELP/posts/205466752822864 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".cite web|title=Vast Aire Song Feature|url= http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2011/05/new-music-vast-aire-feat-raekwon-and-vordul-mega-thors-hammer
Discography
Albums
The Cold Vein ( Definitive Jux - 2001)
Return of the Ox: Live at CMJ (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 Flow /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)
References
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External links
http://www.definitivejux.net/jukies/cannibal-ox/ Cannibal Ox webpage
Definitive Jux Records Category:American hip hop groups Category:African American rappers Category:Musical duos
