Scatman John Team

We’re thrilled to announce that Bloomsbury Publishing (Rowman & Littlefield) will publish the authorized biography of John Larkin, aka Scatman John, in late 2025 / early 2026. Written by Gina Waggott, this biography tells the remarkable story of a man who defied all odds to become a global pop sensation in the 1990s. Scatman John’s … Read more

It’s been decades since Scatman John’s iconic tracks first hit the airwaves, but he continues to get audiences worldwide scatting along. His legacy reached new heights recently with significant streaming milestones on Spotify and YouTube this year: On Spotify, the timeless hit “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” is fast approaching 240 million streams, while “Scatman’s World” and his … Read more

The music legacy of Scatman John continues this summer, highlighted by the release of several official remixes of the Black Eyed Peas’ song, “Bailar Contigo”, which pays tribute to Scatman John by sampling his iconic track, ‘Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop’). Additionally, Jason Derulo’s new song ‘Slow Low’, which interpolates the Scatman tune, has just launched an official … Read more

Multi-platinum global superstar, Jason Derulo, renowned for his innovative approaches to music, has taken a fresh swing at the iconic “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)” in his new summer anthem, “Slow Low”. Available now via Atlantic Records across all DSPs and streaming services, “Slow Low” is a fusion of contemporary sounds and the timeless Scatman hook. With a … Read more