Scatman John’s last song, “Can You Hear Me?” has been released! The track is a ballad John started before he knew he was ill, and finished knowing he had months left to live. Considered lost for many years, it was recently rediscovered and has been digitally released for all his fans to hear. You can … Read more
It’s been thirty years since “Scatman’s World” was released in July 1995, and we’re thrilled to announce the release of this hand-numbered, remastered Limited Edition on colored vinyl to celebrate the anniversary, available July 10, 2025. It’s your chance to own a true collector’s piece—only 500 copies worldwide. This special release also features an exclusive bonus track: … Read more
We’re excited to announce that Bloomsbury will publish the authorized biography of John Larkin, aka Scatman John, in 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 journey was far more than a novelty … 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
“Unstable” is the brand new Neflix comedy starring Rob Lowe and his son John Owen. The series opener features Rob’s character Ellis Dragon dancing to “Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop”) in the opening scene. According to Netflix, the dance was shot in one take and Lowe described as “really stupid and really funny because I’m not a good … Read more