From their debut EP Mesmerized, Philly Nouveau is proud to announce the release of “Slow Down” featuring guest vocalist, the legendary William DeVaughn, creator of the classic hits, “Be Thankful for What You Got” and “Figures Can’t Calculate,” singing with our own, Cristina Joy. Now in a staggered release, Mesmerized features a re-make of the J's hit, "When Did You Stop" and several new songs featuring brilliant performances by an all-star band of veteran studio musicians that include: guitarist, Allan Slutsky (aka Dr. Licks; Chaka Khan and The Funk Brothers); saxophonist (“Mesmerized”), Carl Cox (Gerald Veasley, JayZ and The Roots); saxophonist (“Another Fall in Philadelphia”), Larry McKenna (Tony Bennett, Clark Terry, Frank Sinatra); percussionist, Doc Gibbs (Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr. and Emeril Live); keyboardist/percussionist, Louis deLise; trumpeter, Matt Cappy (The Roots, Patti LaBelle); bassists, Steven Beskrone (Horace Silver, Ray Charles and Pat Martino) and Andy Lalasis (Pat Martino). Philly Nouveau features the sultry vocals of newcomer, Cristina Joy. Produced, Arranged and Conducted by Louis deLise (Hit records with Patti LaBelle, Wm. DeVaughn, and John Gibbs). © 2015 Bocage Music Publishing (ASCAP), www.bocagemusic.com All Rights Reserved Licensing: info@bocagemusic.com Interviews and press: info@bocagemusic.com