On The Mic Performance S2 EP4. Murkemz is an independent hip-hop artist from Phoenix, Arizona, known for combining aggressive lyricism with polished production. Some of his notable releases include "Survive" (featuring Inspectah Deck), "Put 'Em Up" (featuring Trae Tha Truth), "We Outside," "I'm ILL," "Against All Odds," and "PHX," a record that pays tribute to his hometown.