Eugene G. Swiss Thomas

Eugene Thomas who is also known by G Swiss & Geno Brown, a Utica, NY native, is a 4x music award-winning rapper, published author, actor, screenplay writer, and director determined to leave his mark on the world through his creativity and never-ending drive. The self-proclaimed "Talk of Central New York" Swiss has been hard at work the last few years. He has appeared in more than 120 local newspaper articles, as well as numerous television productions and radio shows. Swiss can also be heard on more than 3000 mixtapes with some of the hottest mixtape and radio DJs in the industry and has been featured in twelve magazine publications and on the front cover of two of them. Through every venture in his life, Swiss's focus and ambition have helped him overcome numerous obstacles and build a name for himself. As an artist, Swiss is determined to play a significant role in the Hip-Hop industry, and in the past five years, he has won 4 mixtape awards from two different award shows. He started his own independent label Fame and Money Boy Records, in 2002 and has released ten solo mixtapes under this label. Over the course of his music career, Swiss had the opportunity to share the stage with an impressive list of mainstream acts like Cappadonna from The Wu-Tang Clan, Lloyd Banks (G Unit), Cuban Link, Mario, Mr. Cheeks, Jackie-o, Def Jam Comic (Jay), Bobby Valentino, Lumidee, Max B, Tony Sunshine, Juelz Santana, Fred The Godson, Tyler Woods, Jamie Drastic (Makin da Band), Chip the Ripper (Kid Cudi's artist) De La Ghetto & more. He has also been fortunate enough to collaborate with artists such as Raekwon Da Chef, Illa Ghee, Dna (Url Battle League), Cortez (Url Battle League), Oj Da Juiceman, D-Block, 3-6 Mafia, Chingy, Maino, L.A. Laker's Ron Artest, Peedi Crakk, Stat Quo, Pretty Ricky, MC Lyte, St. Laz, Murphy Lee, 40 Glocc, Mike Beck, Arlis Micheals, Jaz O, Geda K, Ty Nitty (Infamous Mobb), Yukmouth (The Luniz), L Black da Eastcoast Bully (G Unit Philly), and Glasses Malone (Cash Money). Swiss sets himself apart from the pack by being more than just a Hip-Hop artist. He is a passionate activist in his community and a motivational speaker. He is also an actor and has been featured in a number of films, tv shows, and web series, including Special, is the New Normal, Sin City, The Last Call, and Escape at Dannemora. Swiss has a lifelong passion for writing, which he has used to explore the world of screenwriting as well as directing. Recently, he has also tried his hand at writing and has published four children's books to date which can all be found on Amazon