My Name is Aramie

A closer look at artist and entertainer, Aramie Payton.

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NEW SINGLE

“ONLYY”, the latest music single from Aramie, released on all major music platforms September 15th, 2023. Click the tab above to stream and download!


recurring role

Aramie joins Season 2 of the STARZ series, Run the World, as a recurring character. He can be seen as Brandon, a budding musician, on the season 2 premiere, the finale, as well as episode 2. Be sure to check it out!

Now Streaming on STARZ!

MJ THE MUSICAL

As the Standby for MJ in MJ the Musical - a Broadway debut is in the books, along with a long stint as the leading man of the musical, portraying the icon. MJ opened February 1st and is being heavily lauded and loudly applauded and its such an honor to contribute to the legacy of MICHAEL JACKSON. Check Instagram for “Standbichael” performance dates - and hit the STANDBICHAEL tab for more insight!

“Whoopi Goldberg saw me and said I was ‘terrific’ and ‘magnificent’. Nick Cannon called my performance ‘incredible!’. The show itself is truly INCREDIBLE….like the music and the artist. Can’t say anymore, but come rock with us in New York City!” - Aramie

HAPPENED

ON CBS/PARAMOUNT PLUS

Aramie co-stars as Young Demetrius in Season 3, Episode 17 of The Equalizer (starring Queen Latifah). It’s a riveting episode that answers one of the series’ main questions - what happened to McCall’s father?

Now streaming on Paramount Plus/CBS.

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New Project ALERT!

Diadem, the Creation and Consulting company under Aramie’s leadership, is expanding to include Production! The first venture from this department will be a new scripted series being developed and written, as we type. The comedic thriller with working title “Untitled Brother Project” (now renamed as “RUNNIN”) has been in the works since March 2020 and centers around four brothers who reunite for a surprisingly racially-charged weekend getaway.

Several readings of the first five episodes (public and private) have occurred. Stay tuned for more!

now on HULU!

First appearance on television is down! Catch me in the season 2 finale, Episode 10.

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Triple Threat!

The feature film, TRIPLE THREAT, premiered in 2021! An October screening at Bel-Air Drive-In kicked off the roll-out! Winner of accolades in many festivals, thus far.

Aramie portrays Griffin Voss, a dream-chasing entertainer, who’s success makes everyone have to pivot.

Now streaming on Amazon Prime!

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New single ‘Feel so Good” is available on Apple Music and Spotify!

https://unitedmasters.com/m/feelsogood

1st Visual on VIEWS tab.

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The Cast of The North American Tour of Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical [Jenny Anderson]

The Cast of The North American Tour of Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical [Jenny Anderson]


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Aramie participated in two Staged Readings of the world-premiere musical, THE FLAMINGO KID. It was a wonderful opportunity to create a new character and to work with some incredible Broadway talent!

I was jumpin' and jivin'  as Richie in the classic musical, A CHORUS LINE Fall 2018 at the Gallery Players.

as Richie in the classic musical, A CHORUS LINE Fall 2018 at the Gallery Players.

Summer 2018: I got to re-visit "Baltimore", this time as Stooie, with this great show! Spectacular cast, venue and city!

Summer 2018: Revisiting "Baltimore", this time as Stooie, with this great show! Spectacular cast, venue and city!

Spring/Summer 2018: I portrayed Eugene Williams in The Scottsboro Boys at the Signature Theatre, Virginia! Visit sigtheatre.org to see footage and to read up on the show and its origins! We won the Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Ensemble!

Spring/Summer 2018: Payton portrayed Eugene Williams in The Scottsboro Boys at the Signature Theatre, Virginia! Visit sigtheatre.org to see footage and to read up on the show and its origins! Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Ensemble!