Vordul Mega
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Vordul Mega | |
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Birth name | Shamar Gardener |
Also known as | Vordul, Vordul Megallah |
Born | March 24, 1979 |
Origin | Rapper |
Years active | 1998–present |
Labels | Definitive Jux |
Shamar Gardner (born March 24, 1979), better known by his stage name Vordul Mega (a.k.a. Vordul Megallah), is an American rapper from New York. He is formally one half of underground hip hop duo Cannibal Ox and a member of the hip hop group Atoms Family. Vordul has since retired from music.
Career
Vordul Mega's debut solo album,
Vordul has also been involved in numerous side projects with record labels ranging from
In 2005, Vordul again collaborated with Backwoodz Studioz as part of a ten-member ensemble of New York based MC's called The Reavers. The Reavers include artists Akir, Vordul Mega, Karniege, Billy Woods, Dom Pachino, Kong, Keith Masters, Goldenchild, Privilege, Hasan Salaam and Spiga. The group thus incorporates members of several New York City crews and collectives including Cannibal Ox, Monsta Island Czars, Backwoodz Studioz, Killarmy, and 5th Column. Terror Firma, The Reavers' debut album, was applauded in some circles for its creativity and gritty aesthetic, despite being poorly received by other critics. Shortly afterwards, Definitive Jux announced that it had signed Vast Aire and Vordul Mega to do a second Cannibal Ox album with El-P. Vordul appeared on Keith Masters' Bioluminescence on the tracks "Amongst The Havenots" and "Where Did Life Go Wrong", released in 2005. Vordul also appeared on C-Rayz Walz' Year of the Beast on the track "Street Reppin".
In 2008, Vordul released his second album Megagraphitti.[2] The album was pieced together over the course of 8 years, taking breaks for side projects, and his debut solo album. In 2011, he appeared on the Backwoodz Studios' compilation The Cost of Living on the track "Antz" also featuring Junclassic and Billy Woods.
Discography
Studio albums
- The Revolution of Yung Havoks (2004)
- Megagraphitti (2008)
Compilation albums
- Pure Sickness (2004)
- Yung World (2005)
Singles
- "Spitamatic" b/w "Neva Again" (2004)
- "Believe" (2005)
Guest appearances
- Billy Woods- "Minimalism", "Undeclared Wars" and "Dirge" from Camouflage (2003)
- Vast Aire - "Life's Ill Pt. II (The Empire Striketh)" from Look Mom... No Hands (2004)
- Billy Woods - "Mind Control", "Pit & the Pendulum" and "Last MC's" from The Chalice (2004)
- C-Rayz Walz - "Street Reppin" from Year of the Beast (2005)
- Mighty Joseph - "Blood Sport" from Empire State (2008)
- Vast Aire - "Mecca and the Ox" from Dueces Wild (2008)
- Vast Aire - "Thor's Hammer" from OX 2010: A Street Odyssey (2011)
- Billy Woods - "The Darkness" from History Will Absolve Me (2012)
References
- ^ Howe, Brian (November 4, 2004). "Vordul Mega: The Revolution of Yung Havoks". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on January 9, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.
- ^ Martin, Andrew (September 7, 2008). "Vordul Mega: Megagraphitti". PopMatters. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved January 10, 2015.