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Cannibal Ox stands as a cornerstone of underground hip-hop, known for dense lyricism, cinematic production, and a relentless DIY ethos. Formed in the late 1990s, the duo rose to prominence with The Cold Vein, a landmark album produced entirely by El-P and released on Definitive Jux. Their work has influenced a generation of artists who value complexity, texture, and street-level storytelling. As they push forward into the 2020s, Cannibal Ox continues to release new material, perform internationally, and bring their distinctive sound to dedicated fans around the world.