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After creating a strong foothold on the party scene with Krem, Merk Murphy joined forces with Swagger Entertainment in 2005 to manage their events and promotions. It is with Swagger that he created the hit comedy series Laughing out Loud with historical comedians like [[D.L Hugley]], [[DeRay Davis]], [[Jagged Edge]], [[Donell Jones]], [[Don D.C Curry]] along with other successful parties staking claim to Chicago’s nightlife. It was also during this time that he began to cultivate his graphic design skills. Also in 2005, he launched Gotta E.A.T. records, with standout artist Dat Bizness and Laydie Rich. Gotta E.A.T. frequented venues throughout Chicago and southern Illinois and created the unprecedented variety show the Chicago Review. In 2006, with co-owner Peeda Pan, he launched Payola Inc, Marketing and Entertainment Company, placing all of his many skills under one umbrella. With Payola he manage artist, create events and promote them with his graphic design abilities. Payola is on the forefront of marketing and promotions with a clear understanding of multimedia outreach and social networking. In 2008, he kicked off the Gotta E.A.T. Project, a non profit dedicated to fostering creativity and its expression in urban youth on the north and west sides of Chicago. Throughout this time he had been hosted all of the events. Yet it was in 2008 when he officially stepped beside the DJ booth at events and began to serve as party host. As Merk Murphy, the party host, he has frequented parties throughout the country and rocked besides Core DJ's DJ Dime Piece, Sean Mac and many more. |
After creating a strong foothold on the party scene with Krem, Merk Murphy joined forces with Swagger Entertainment in 2005 to manage their events and promotions. It is with Swagger that he created the hit comedy series Laughing out Loud with historical comedians like [[D.L Hugley]], [[DeRay Davis]], [[Jagged Edge]], [[Donell Jones]], [[Don D.C Curry]] along with other successful parties staking claim to Chicago’s nightlife. It was also during this time that he began to cultivate his graphic design skills. Also in 2005, he launched Gotta E.A.T. records, with standout artist Dat Bizness and Laydie Rich. Gotta E.A.T. frequented venues throughout Chicago and southern Illinois and created the unprecedented variety show the Chicago Review. In 2006, with co-owner Peeda Pan, he launched Payola Inc, Marketing and Entertainment Company, placing all of his many skills under one umbrella. With Payola he manage artist, create events and promote them with his graphic design abilities. Payola is on the forefront of marketing and promotions with a clear understanding of multimedia outreach and social networking. In 2008, he kicked off the Gotta E.A.T. Project<ref>http://projecteat.wordpress.com/about/</ref>, a non profit dedicated to fostering creativity and its expression in urban youth on the north and west sides of Chicago. Throughout this time he had been hosted all of the events. Yet it was in 2008 when he officially stepped beside the DJ booth at events and began to serve as party host. As Merk Murphy, the party host, he has frequented parties throughout the country and rocked besides Core DJ's DJ Dime Piece<ref>http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=130000910934&ref=mf</ref>, Sean Mac and many more. |
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ALBUMS: Food for Thought, A compilation (2006) |
ALBUMS: Food for Thought, A compilation (2006) |
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MIXTAPES: Dat Bizness & DJ Trilogy presents: The Burley Block B-Boy (2007) |
MIXTAPES: Dat Bizness & DJ Trilogy presents: The Burley Block B-Boy<ref>http://af-za.facebook.com/discography/album.php?aid=127756510721</ref> (2007) |
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DJ O-Zone & Merk Murphy present: Dedication 2 Notorious(2009) |
DJ O-Zone & Merk Murphy present: Dedication 2 Notorious(2009) |
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SINGLES: Keep it Hott by Peeda Pan (Produced by C-Sick) (2008) |
SINGLES: Keep it Hott by Peeda Pan (Produced by C-Sick) (2008) |
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born Marques LaMont Elliston at Michael Reese hospital on April 16, 1980 in Chicago, Illinois, is the CEO of Payola Inc., marketing, promotions and management company.
Early Life
His first home was the infamous Cabrini-Green Housing tenement. Two years later, his family then consisting of his older sister and brother and parents moved on Sedgwick affectionately referred to as Sed in 1983. This will become the breeding ground to his first crew Tray Ball. A graduate of Lincoln Park High School, his love for coordinating events and outstanding interpersonal skills led to the creation of his first entertainment company, Krem.
Career
After creating a strong foothold on the party scene with Krem, Merk Murphy joined forces with Swagger Entertainment in 2005 to manage their events and promotions. It is with Swagger that he created the hit comedy series Laughing out Loud with historical comedians like D.L Hugley, DeRay Davis, Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, Don D.C Curry along with other successful parties staking claim to Chicago’s nightlife. It was also during this time that he began to cultivate his graphic design skills. Also in 2005, he launched Gotta E.A.T. records, with standout artist Dat Bizness and Laydie Rich. Gotta E.A.T. frequented venues throughout Chicago and southern Illinois and created the unprecedented variety show the Chicago Review. In 2006, with co-owner Peeda Pan, he launched Payola Inc, Marketing and Entertainment Company, placing all of his many skills under one umbrella. With Payola he manage artist, create events and promote them with his graphic design abilities. Payola is on the forefront of marketing and promotions with a clear understanding of multimedia outreach and social networking. In 2008, he kicked off the Gotta E.A.T. Project[1], a non profit dedicated to fostering creativity and its expression in urban youth on the north and west sides of Chicago. Throughout this time he had been hosted all of the events. Yet it was in 2008 when he officially stepped beside the DJ booth at events and began to serve as party host. As Merk Murphy, the party host, he has frequented parties throughout the country and rocked besides Core DJ's DJ Dime Piece[2], Sean Mac and many more.
Discography
ALBUMS: Food for Thought, A compilation (2006) MIXTAPES: Dat Bizness & DJ Trilogy presents: The Burley Block B-Boy[3] (2007) DJ O-Zone & Merk Murphy present: Dedication 2 Notorious(2009) SINGLES: Keep it Hott by Peeda Pan (Produced by C-Sick) (2008)
Personal Life
Merk Murphy is single with no children. He has one older sister, an older brother, a younger brother, one nephew, three nieces and one niece no longer with us. He has a penchant for driving without a license. He has been arrested for possession of a controlled substance and possession of a firearm. He does not eat pork or beef. He is spiritual without subscribing to any one religion. His hobby is playing basketball.