Acclaimed Canadian rapper and Loss of life Row Information affiliate Merkules, famend for his uncooked lyricism, versatility and unmatched authenticity, makes a triumphant return along with his highly-anticipated new album “Survivor’s Guilt.”
The 24-track venture is filled with heavy-hitting collaborations, together with Shaquille O’Neal, D12, Prof, DAX, Labeled, Nhale, Afroman, Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided, October London, Evil Ebenezer, Chris Webby, B-Actual, Ricky Hil and DizzyIsDead. With over 1 billion views throughout top-trending YouTube movies and a number of albums hitting #1 on the Canadian iTunes hip-hop charts, Merkules continues to increase his large world following by mixing gritty storytelling with explosive beats, bridging each underground and mainstream audiences.
“It’s been 5 total years since I’ve given you guys a physique of labor to take heed to. Throughout that point I had no selection however to succeed in as deep into my soul as potential and do some inside work, be taught who I actually am on the core so I can provide the finest model of me, and new music that’s so simple it’s every little thing you must make up for misplaced time.
“Behind the scenes I used to be making an attempt to be as susceptible as I may with my pen while compiling collabs with all of your favorite artists, constructing an album extra cohesive and essential than something I’ve ever put out earlier than. Prepare for the previous Merk you missed and a brand new model you’ll be taught to grasp. This one’s for us. My purpose is to assist folks with this file. I would like you to cry, snort, smile, and bang your fuckin head so onerous it hurts your neck. Welcome to Survivor’s Guilt. The wait is over,” declares Merkules.
To accompany the album launch, Merkules shares a gripping new visible for “Blast Off,” a cinematic music video that takes viewers inside a remedy session, the place the rapper confronts his interior demons head-on. The album options standout tracks like “On Guard,” which features a uncommon and commanding verse from NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal with each artists paying tribute to Canada and its nationwide anthem. Earlier singles “Forgive Me” and “Asshole” that includes Chris Webby having already racked up over 1 million views on YouTube.
His newest album follows the success of highly-praised initiatives like Apply Strain (2020) and Particular Event (2019), in addition to standout collaborations with heavyweights akin to Jelly Roll, DMX, Tech N9ne and Paul Wall. Merkules has additionally earned viral recognition along with his remixes of hits like “Previous City Highway” and “Form Of You,” which have amassed lots of of hundreds of thousands of views and cemented his place within the highlight.
The Survivor’s Guilt Tour kicks off Might 1 with 25 dates throughout the US and 5 reveals in Australia, bringing Merkules’ signature mixture of depth and honesty to the stage.
The Survivor’s Guilt Tour:
Might 1 – Melbourne, Australia @ 170 Russell
Might 2 – Hindmarsh, Australia @ The Gov
Might 3 – Perth, Australia @ Magnet Home
Might 9 – Sydney, Australia @ Mary’s Underground
Might 10 – Fortitude Valley, Australia @ The Brightside Brisbane
Might 17 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
Might 18 – Bend, OR @ Volcanic Theater
Might 20 – San Francisco, CA @ Brick and Mortar
Might 21 – Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s
Might 23 – Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom
Might 24 – Phoenix, AZ @ Valley Bar
Might 25 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
Might 27 – Dallas, TX @ RBC
Might 28 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Reside
Might 30 – Tulsa, OK @ The Shrine
Might 31 – Springfield, MO @ The Regency Reside
Jun 3 – Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
Jun 4 – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
Jun 6 – New York, NY @ Racket NYC
Jun 7 – Studying, PA @ Reverb
Jun 10 – Columbus, OH @ The KING of CLUBS
Jun 11 – Lansing, MI @ Grewal Corridor @ 224
Jun 13 – West Chicago, IL @ The WC Social Membership
Jun 14 – Madison, WI @ The Annex
Jun 15 – Minneapolis, MN @ Inexperienced Room
Jun 17 – Des Moines, IA @ Wooly’s
Jun 18 – North Kansas Metropolis, MO @ Harrah’s On line casino
Jun 20 – Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
Jul 4 – Dawson Creek, British Columbia @ Excessive MudFest 2025
