Founded by award-winning filmmaker and entrepreneur Michael J. Payton, CSUITEMUSIC, LLC (CSM) is a full-service, Black-owned production company dedicated to producing compelling and impactful visual narratives. With a mission to elevate marginalized voices, CSM integrates storytelling with civic engagement to inspire action and foster change. Our work spans multiple sectors, including entertainment, government, nonprofit, and crisis management, enabling us to craft content that resonates across industries while centering community impact.
With over 15 years of experience, CSM has earned a reputation for delivering high-quality productions that bridge culture, social advocacy, and innovation. Our projects are deeply rooted in a passion for telling stories that matter. In the public sector, we collaborated with CA Gov. Gavin Newsom’s LISTOS California campaign, using visual media to educate and mobilize communities around disaster preparedness. Our work with the City of Stockton involved creating content that communicated vital information to residents, demonstrating our ability to blend government messaging with engaging storytelling.
In the entertainment realm, CSM has worked on some of the industry’s most compelling projects, including producing the 5-part documentary series, “The Murder Inc Story,” for BET, which brought the untold stories of one of hip-hop’s most iconic record labels to the screen. We are also currently working with Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation on a powerful documentary that highlights the foundation’s two decades of life-changing impact, showcasing its efforts in education, scholarship programs, and support for underserved communities.
Beyond entertainment, we have partnered with REFORM Alliance, a nonprofit advocating for criminal justice reform, to produce content that sheds light on systemic issues and champions policy change. We’ve also collaborated with the San Francisco Police Department to create films that build bridges between law enforcement and the communities they serve, showing our versatility in handling complex, nuanced subjects. Our ongoing work with Roc Nation further exemplifies our ability to deliver high-impact visual content for both entertainment giants and social justice movements.
At CSM, we believe in the power of storytelling to drive progress and transformation. Our approach to production is holistic, from concept development to post-production, ensuring every project we undertake is visually compelling, socially conscious, and strategically aligned with our clients’ goals. Whether it’s a documentary, branded content, or public awareness campaign, CSM consistently delivers stories that not only engage but also inspire positive change on a global scale.
