Cannibal Ox (or CanOx) 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, Cip-One. The name Cannibal Ox derives from the term cannibal (one who eats its own kind), and ox (street slang for a razor blade). As such, their name points towards the metaphorical cutting up and devouring of other rappers. In 2001, they released their debut album, The Cold Vein, which received wide critical acclaim and drew comparisons to the 36 Chambers-era Wu-Tang Clan. Cannibal Ox is a part of the Definitive Jux record label.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, 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.In March 2007 El-P answered "I really doubt it" when asked if a new Cannibal Ox album was coming out any time soon, lending credence to rumors of the group having disbanded.
An Interview With El-P.
Can I bring my gat?. Retrieved on March 14 2007.In a post on his MySpace Blog, Vast confirmed that he was no longer working with Definitive Jux 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.
Discography
Albums
- The Cold Vein (Definitive Jux - 2001)
- Speakeroxxx The Ox Below (Definitive Jux - 2004)
Live albums
- Live at CMJ (Fragmented Music - 2005)
EPs and singles
- "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)
- "Cosmos" b/w "Streets Be Testin' You" - Cannibal Ox feat. Rob Swift/Invisible Split 12" (Tableturns, Inc. - 2003)
- "Mcgraths' on ya radio" CD/12" - Cannibal Ox feat. Emcee McGree(Definitive Jux - 2004)
- "Bungee chords and fallopian tubes" CD/12" - Cannibal Ox feat. Frank Spank + Dave The Rave(Baby Grande Records - 2007)
Music samples
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