Born into a musically prominent Afro-Creole/New Orleans family, John Boutté follows sister Lillian, (star of the musical "One Mo" Time") into a professional music carrier. Boutté got his start a few years ago in a jam session with Stevie Wonder. Wonder told him "you"re a good piano player, but you"re an incredible singer." Critics often compare John Boutté to the likes of Sam Cooke and Little Jimmy Scott. The title track, "At The Foot of Canal Street" and "Sisters" were co-written by Paul Sanchez of Cowboy Mouth. Cowboy Mouth often performs "At The Foot of Canal Street" in their shows, and in addition the song is the theme song for Harrah"s casino in New Orleans.