Merkules – Scars

Merkules – Scars (Title track)
from the album: Scars
Vancouver, British Columbia Canada 2015

A few years ago, BC rapper Merkules was the target of a serious attack, and that incident provided the inspiration for his new album Scars. It’s due out on April 19 through Stealth Bomb Records, and its release will be promoted with a Canadian tour.

Merkules recorded the album in Edmonton. Production was provided by Vokab, Vanderslice, C-Lance, Aspect, Bo Beats and Dedov, while guest performers include Sticky Fingaz (of Onyx), Snak the Ripper, Caspian and more.

A press release explains, “The record is based around his very visible scars on face and tells the tale of how his life was nearly taken over an argument in the street at the spry age of 16. He recorded his first song ever and as he was walking home some ruffians were drinking and driving, nearly hit Merk’s posse, the two parties exchanged words, a scuffle ensued and Merkules was struck about the head with a bat and face with a machete.”