Merk

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Merk

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Merk Murphy, born Marques in Chicago, IL and molded in the city's notorious Cabrini-Green Housing Project. Continuous progression is a core value and goal that he has carried with him since birth. As the sole-proprietor and chief operator of a range of profitable start-up companies, Merk is a highly sought after taste-maker in his field. While continually tied to the community, the arts, and entertainment, his business portfolio has maintained a moral code that strengthens Chicago's professional stratum. Currently utilizing his ten years of marketing and management experience gained through his proprietary ventures, Merk presently serves as the Operations Manager and Co-Creator of Complex 2010, Chicago's premier video & music manufacturer; as Co-Creator of Payola Inc., Marketing & Promotions Agency and as Co-Creator of JrCeleb, the young adult's source for all things NEXT. Merk's goal is to continually serve artists, empower communities and bolster Chicago's reputations as a world-class city.

merk murphy radio interview discusing chicago's music scene