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Vast Aire (b. February 5, 1978) is a rapper from New York City. He is half of the New York hip-hop duo Cannibal Ox, which consists of himself and fellow rapper Vordul Mega. He is also a member of the rap group Atoms Family. He was born in Mount Vernon, New York, then lived in Jamaica, Queens before moving to Harlem, where he became acquainted with the underground hip-hop scene, performing in many clubs while still a teenager. He was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome in middle school.

Vast Aire’s fame increased significantly as part of Cannibal Ox. Together with record producer El-P, their 2001 debut titled The Cold Vein that was a critical success. Since then, Vast Aire has pursued solo interests. His first solo album Look Mom… No Hands was released in April 2004. This was followed by The Best Damn Rap Show with DJ Mighty Mi from The High and Mighty in 2005. Contrary to popular belief, these solo projects did not break Vast Aire from his obligations at Definitive Jux with Cannibal Ox.

In addition to El-P, legendary producers Pete Rock and The RZA have reportedly signed on to contribute to the project.

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hereticskeptic wrote:
last week

Asperger's huh? that's wild god. The Cold Vein is arguably top 100 albums ever released. i just be talkin though....don't mind me....

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dgk3188 wrote:
last month

i wanna check this dude out

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ShinobiNoRyuu wrote:
last month

"I'm a Dark Knight like Bram Stoker/ and when I see the Catwoman I'm stroke her/"

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WrongHandLane wrote:
April 2009

Vast is one of the greatest rappers I've ever listened to. "Life's ill, don't get it pretzel'd/ I can't show you, but I can leave a stencil". His rhymes are way too ill

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Marcus_Sweetser wrote:
April 2009

Join the Movement: http://www.last.fm/group/HipHop%27s+Underground+Radio

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mDIllI123 wrote:
March 2009

dueces wild so good...

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Hipcola wrote:
February 2009

I agree 100% Zinc fingers. You can listen to the cold vein as an instrumental. Cannibal ox needs that blend of brillaint production AND the smooth lyrics.

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ZincFingers wrote:
February 2009

Vast is my genius... Cold Vein is a ear fucker...But... Whats it without El producto... ? Thats that def jux sound on cold vein ..and evan if they get back together it wont be the real Ox without Producto...

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cwall wrote:
January 2009

why is Posse Slash not in top 15?

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Aeserr wrote:
December 2008

cold vein, maybe one of the best albums /ever/ so perfect.

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Brannu wrote:
December 2008

Although the solo joints haven't been classic, the rep from from the Cold Vein and his personal originality keep me a fan. Cold Vein is in the top 5 of the new Millennium ... and arguably #1 ... in my not so humble opinion.

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AisekAuston wrote:
October 2008

and Aesop features, too!!! yeah!...better---> yeeehaaaw!

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AisekAuston wrote:
October 2008

Why he´s dissing Celph Titled? Chill. Respect, Mr. Aire..nice Album, nice features on Diverse´s One A.M.(first time i heard Vast Aire:) and that Doom-track---->yeah! Supafriendzzzz. Peace.

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IndieTickets wrote:
September 2008

Tickets for the Oct. 11 show in St. Paul (Turf Club) are available now! http://turfclub.indietickets.com

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mana80822 wrote:
September 2008

you are the illest

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billybigtime wrote:
September 2008

Vast is one of the dopest MC's out there right now, not too many can top him. he has some of the sickest verses.

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billybigtime wrote:
September 2008

to infant-tango: Pegasus was NOT a kid koala beat, T One produced that ish

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peopleselbowen wrote:
August 2008

duece's wild is pretty nice. graveyard shift is a tight track. @foottoface i disagree about vordul. i thought yung havoks was great, but i haven't listened to megagraphitti yet.

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ffresh wrote:
August 2008

if you compare this to cold vein, you're not gonna like it as much. that goes without saying... luckily, i haven't listened to cold vein in almost a year and so i'm loving dueces wild

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FootToFace wrote:
August 2008

Give him some credit. There really is no way a solo album could top CV. Plus, his solo work is decent unlike Mega's...

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