The 1998 debut of Chocolate Genius, Inc., "Black Music," is a genre-bending collection that fused neo-soul, R&B, and experimental pop. It stands as a singular work in Washington's discography.
- The album was recorded over three days in a rented studio in Brooklyn.
- It was produced by Washington himself, with assistance from members of Arrested Development.
- Despite its critical acclaim, "Black Music" had minimal commercial success upon release.
Chocolate Genius, Inc. is the performance moniker of New York-based artist Michael David Washington. Washington was a singer and songwriter with a background in poetry and experimental theater.
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