Chocolate Genius

Studio 360 | Jan 11, 2011

Marc Anthony Thompson, the musician known as Chocolate Genius, wrote intimate songs about his family for his new album Swansongs. He performs live for us in studio, and tells Kurt about the origin of his stage name and his love-hate relationship with Randy Newman.

Chocolate Genius plays "Sit & Spin," from his new album, Swansongs, live in our studio!

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