10 Things You Didn’t Know About Cannibal Ox

The American underground hip hop duo, Cannibal Ox was formed in Harlem, New York. The group consists of Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, often accompanied by DJ Cip-One. Their first album, The Cold Vein was described as one of the best rap albums of the decade 2000-2010. They signed a record deal with IGC Records and later went on to sign another record deal with iHipHop Distribution. There is no doubt that the American underground hip hop duo has managed to still make their music relevant in the music industry.

Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about the American underground hip hop duo, Cannibal Ox:

1. Cannibal Ox was formed in Harlem, New York.

2. The group consists of Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, often accompanied by DJ Cip-One.

3. In 2001, Cannibal Ox released their first album The Cold Vein on Definitive Jux, which was the label’s first full-length studio album.

4. Their first album, The Cold Vein was described as one of the best rap albums of the decade 2000-2010.

5. In 2003, the group was rumored to have disbanded.

6. 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.”

7. Their second album, Blade of the Ronin, was released on March 3, 2015 under iHipHop Distribution to favourable reviews.

8. Their genre of music has been categorized as Underground hip hop and alternative hip hop.

9. Vast Aire was later featured on Vordul’s album Megagraphitti.

10. They signed a record deal with IGC Records and later went on to sign another record deal with iHipHop Distribution.