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Cole Stevenson , known by the stage name Merkules , is a Canadian rapper from Surrey, British Columbia .[2] [3]
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] [5] Scars drew inspiration from the event.[6]
In 2017, Stevenson released the album Trust Your Gut .[7] Cole .[8] Gucci Mane in May 2019 before dropping out.[6] [9] Special Occasion was released in October of that year.[10] 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] Dr. Phil .[12] Death Row Records .[14] [15]
Discography [ edit ]
List adapted from Spotify on September 28, 2022.[16]
Studio albums
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 (2012)
Canadian Bacon (2012)
References [ edit ]
^ Chai, Daniel (21 September 2022). "Surrey rap star Merkules performing at the Commodore Ballroom this fall | Listed" . Daily Hive . Retrieved 8 October 2022 .
^ a b Pacholik, Devin (9 February 2016). "Keep It Grimy: An Oral History of Ephin and Stompdown Killaz" . Vice . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ "Merkules delivers songs of gratitude, recovery" . Red Deer Advocate . 20 April 2015. Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ 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 .
^ Pacholik, Devin (24 April 2017). "We Ate Chicken Nuggets And Shared Spicy Tales with Stompdown Killaz' Merkules" . Vice . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ "Merkules releases the highly anticipated Cole album" . HipHopCanada . 30 March 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ Slingerland, Calum (9 May 2019). "Merkules Drops Off Gucci Mane Tour Citing a Lack of Organization and Professionalism" . exclaim.ca . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ Adamian, John (17 November 2019). "Rapper Merkules coming to Toad's Place" . Hartford Courant . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ Stedman, Alex (15 September 2020). " . Variety . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ 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 .
^ Uitti, Jacob (13 November 2020). "Merkules Stays True To His Journey on 'Apply Pressure' . American Songwriter . Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ "Merkules - I'm Here" . Hip Hop Vancouver . 5 May 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022 .
^ Blandy, Curtis (2023-05-12). "Victoria-based rapper gets huge opportunity after being featured on Dr. Phil" . Victoria Buzz . Retrieved 2024-03-14 .
^ "Merkules Discography" . Spotify . Retrieved 29 September 2022 .
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