Cole Stevenson, known by the stage name Merkules, is a Canadian rapper from Surrey, British Columbia.

He met Snak the Ripper at a concert, and Stevenson subsequently joined his tour as a hype man.

[4] At the age of 16, Stevenson was randomly attacked while walking home at night.

[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.