Craymo (real name Craig Raymo) is an award-winning LGBTQ electronic pop singer-songwriter and producer from Orlando, Florida. Known for his positive, upbeat music with messages of unity, equality, and social change, he has won numerous international songwriting and music awards and has had his songs featured in films and television shows. 

Career Overview

    Early Career & "Star Search": Originally from upstate New York, Craymo moved to Los Angeles to pursue music and acting. He gained national attention as a male vocalist on Star Search '89 with Ed McMahon.
    Musical Style and Influences: His music is a blend of pop, dance, modern rock, and electronic music, often featuring catchy hooks and textured harmonies. He is heavily influenced by 70s and 80s icons such as Duran Duran, George Michael, David Bowie, Morrissey, and The Beatles.
    Notable Work: His world peace anthem, "One Love, One World," was featured on a United Nations website and taught to students by teachers all over the world. He has also released the EP Love Power, a collection of songs about various forms of love.
    Awards and Recognition: Craymo has been a winner, semi-finalist, and finalist in numerous competitions, including the Indie Music Channel Awards, Clouzine International Music Awards, and the USA Songwriting Competition. His song "December Rain (Carol of Love)," released in memory of his mother, won multiple awards.
    Film & TV Placements: His music has been licensed in various indie films (e.g., Miss Castaway, Moral Combat) and television shows (e.g., The Mysteries of Laura on NBC, Toddlers and Tiaras on TLC, The X Games on ESPN and Moral Enemies on TUBI (2024)

Recent Activity

In 2025, Craymo released the singles "Love Together" and "Tear Me Apart," both of which earned multiple nominations and awards in various music competitions. He continues to record and release music, focusing on themes of hope and unity, and recently released a contemporary cover of Wham!’s "Last Christmas". 

For more information and updates, you can follow his work via his Indie Music Channel profile or on Spotify and Instagram.