U-God feat. Cannibal Ox & Kool Keith – Journey (Remix) [Audio]

The second single from A3C Volume 5 comes from legendary artists U-God (of Wu-Tang Clan), Cannibal Ox and Kool Keith. While the A3C Volume series has always focused on showcasing emerging artists, iHipHop Distribution and A3C found it fitting to salute the godfathers of today’s sound. U-God, Vast Aire, Vordul Mega, and Kool Keith have always been ahead of their time, and these New York MCs prove just that on this futuristic remix to U-God’s “Journey,” which was originally released on U-God’s last solo album The Keynote Speaker. U-God is currently preparing his next album, Venom, for a 2016 release on Babygrande Records.

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Cannibal Ox – Harlem Knights [Video]

Pitchfork presents New York based rap group Cannibal Ox’s video “Harlem Knights”, which was shot on-site in Harlem and follows Vast Aire and Vordul Mega through the desolate uptown streets where they were raised. The release of this video marks the first official visual representation of Cannibal Ox since the release of “Painkillers” from Cannibal Ox’s critically acclaimed 2001 debut The Cold Vein. The video is directed by Steven Tapia and the track is produced by BILL Cosmiq, who helmed the majority of the production on Blade of the Ronin, which is in stores now. Cannibal Ox is currently abroad on the Blade of the Ronin European Tour, the group’s first European tour in nearly a decade. Cannibal Ox will perform in Bristol, UK on July 9th; Birmingham, UK on July 10th; Glasgow on July 11th; Leeds, UK on July 12th; Brighton, UK on July 14th; London, UK on July 15th; Dour Festival in Belgium on July 17th; and Paris on July 18th.

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Cannibal Ox feat. Artifacts & U-God – Blade: Art Of Ox [Stream]

As Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox, prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album Blade of the Ronin, Complex has premiered the album’s aptly-titled new single, “Blade: The Art of Ox.” This track immediately stands out due to renowned producer Black Milk’s stellar and soulful production. Cannibal Ox is also joined by Artifacts (Tame One & El Da Sensei) as well as U-God (of Wu-Tang Clan) for this mammoth posse cut.

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Cannibal Ox – Harlem Knights [Stream]

As Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox, prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album Blade of the Ronin, Pigeons & Planes has premiered the album’s second single, “Harlem Knights.” The track is scored by BILL COSMIQ’s melodic production, as Vordul opens the song with a verse pertaining to his uptown upbringing. Vast follows suit with vintage verse of Harlem snaps and braggadocio.

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Cannibal OX feat. DOOM – Iron Rose [Stream]

As Vast Aire and Vordul Mega, collectively known as Cannibal Ox, prepare for the release of their highly-anticipated sophomore album “Blade of the Ronin“, Pitchfork has premiered the album’s first single, “Iron Rose.” “Iron Rose” features a stellar verse from masked super-lyricist MF Doom and is backed by a monstrously heavy beat by producer Bill Cosmiq, who helms the production on Blade of the Ronin. Vast, Vordul and DOOM deliver thematic verses regarding iron that is sure to magnetize listeners. “Blade of the Ronin” is the first new album from Cannibal Ox since their 2001 debut The Cold Vein, which is highly regarded as a classic amongst hip-hop fans and critics alike. Blade of the Ronin features guest appearances by MF Doom, U-God (of Wu-Tang Clan), Elzhi, Artifacts and more, and will hit stores worldwide on March 3rd via IGC Records / iHipHop Distribution.

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Cannibal Ox – Gotham [Audio]

Purchase your copy of “Gotham” here. While Cannibal Ox’s seminal debut, The Cold Vein, was released in 2001, Vast & Vordul are also currently in the studio recording their long-overdue sophomore LP, which will be released in 2013, as Vast states “we never broke up, but the timing is now right for a new Cannibal Ox LP. Iron Galaxy Records is about to take over.” After a successful west-coast tour run, Vast and Vordul are preparing for a east-coast run and recording new material for there forthcoming sophomore LP. Today, Cannibal Ox announces the release of a new Maxi-Single, “Gotham,” which includes three new tracks and will be available on 4-16-2013.

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