Merkules

Merkules
Merkules in 2017
Background information
Birth nameCole Stevenson
GenresCanadian hip hop, underground hip hop, hardcore hip hop
OccupationsRapper
Years active2011–present
LabelsDeath Row Records (current)
Stealth Bomb Records (former)[1]

Cole Stevenson, known by the stage name Merkules, is a Canadian rapper from Surrey, British Columbia.[2] He is known for his "hangover-rap" style of music.[3]

Career

Stevenson began rhyming at age 15 under the name Merk Mikz. He met Snak the Ripper at a concert, and Stevenson subsequently joined his tour as a hype man. In 2011, the two began collaborating on music.[4]

At the age of 16, Stevenson was randomly attacked while walking home at night. He received permanent facial scars after being beaten and stabbed.[4] No arrests were made.[5] His 2016 album Scars drew inspiration from the event.[6]

In 2017, Stevenson released the album Trust Your Gut.[7] He followed it in 2018 with the album Cole.[8] Stevenson was set to tour with Gucci Mane in May 2019 before dropping out.[6][9] His album Special Occasion was released in October of that year.[10] The song "Bass" from the album was featured in the 2020 video game Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2.[11]

In 2020, Stevenson released the album Apply Pressure through his label Merkules Music and BMG.[12][13] He was subsequently featured on the talk show of Dr. Phil.[12] In 2022, Merkules released the single "I'm Here" on Death Row Records.[14] As of 2023, Merkules has had over 900,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.[15]

Discography

List adapted from Spotify on June 18, 2025.[16]

Studio albums and EPs
  • BC Buds EP (2025)
  • Survivor’s Guilt (2025)
  • Eazy Merk EP (2023)
  • Sick Kid EP (2023)
  • Apply Pressure (2020)
  • Force of Habit (with Evil Ebenezer) (2020)
  • Special Occasion (2019)
  • Cole (2018)
  • Trust Your Gut (2017)
  • Scars (2014)
  • Hunger Pains (2013)
  • Bacon Bits EP (2012)
  • Canadian Bacon (2012)

References

  1. ^ "Merkules". Stealth Bomb Records. Archived from the original on 9 May 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  2. ^ Zillich, Tom (19 August 2019). "Surrey-raised Merkules raps his way around the world". Peace Arch News.
  3. ^ Chai, Daniel (21 September 2022). "Surrey rap star Merkules performing at the Commodore Ballroom this fall | Listed". Daily Hive. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  4. ^ a b Pacholik, Devin (9 February 2016). "Keep It Grimy: An Oral History of Ephin and Stompdown Killaz". Vice. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  5. ^ "Merkules delivers songs of gratitude, recovery". Red Deer Advocate. 20 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  6. ^ a b Adamakos, Tess (6 May 2019). "Merkules Talks "Old Town Remix," Upcoming Tour With Gucci Mane, and Bad Tattoos". Inked Magazine. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  7. ^ Pacholik, Devin (24 April 2017). "We Ate Chicken Nuggets And Shared Spicy Tales with Stompdown Killaz' Merkules". Vice. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Merkules releases the highly anticipated Cole album". HipHopCanada. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  9. ^ Slingerland, Calum (9 May 2019). "Merkules Drops Off Gucci Mane Tour Citing a Lack of Organization and Professionalism". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  10. ^ Adamian, John (17 November 2019). "Rapper Merkules coming to Toad's Place". Hartford Courant. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  11. ^ Stedman, Alex (15 September 2020). "'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2': What It's Like to Build on (and Join) the Original Soundtrack's Legacy". Variety. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  12. ^ a b Rayner, Ben (10 December 2020). "Big-hearted B.C. rapper Merkules forges emotional bonds with fans through his confessional lyrics". The Globe and Mail.
  13. ^ Uitti, Jacob (13 November 2020). "Merkules Stays True To His Journey on 'Apply Pressure'". American Songwriter. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  14. ^ "Merkules - I'm Here". Hip Hop Vancouver. 5 May 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  15. ^ Blandy, Curtis (2023-05-12). "Victoria-based rapper gets huge opportunity after being featured on Dr. Phil". Victoria Buzz. Retrieved 2024-03-14.
  16. ^ "Merkules Discography". Spotify. Retrieved 29 September 2022.
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