Scatman John, Lou Bega Scatman & Hatman May 2026

"Scatman & Hatman" is a 2019 collaboration between the late and "Mambo No. 5" star Lou Bega . While Scatman John passed away in 1999, the track was created as a posthumous tribute that mashes up the styles of these two '90s icons. The Core Collaboration

: The song interpolates Scatman John’s 1994 mega-hit "Scatman (Ski-Ba-Bop-Ba-Dop-Bop)" and blends it with Lou Bega’s signature mambo and big-band energy. Scatman John, Lou Bega Scatman & Hatman

: Known as "Scatman" (John Larkin) and "Hatman" (Lou Bega), the pairing was inspired by their shared retro style, trademark mustaches, and borsalino hats. "Scatman & Hatman" is a 2019 collaboration between

: Critics described the track as a "righteous wacky duet" and a loving tribute to Larkin’s unique jazz-scat-rap style. Key Tracks to Listen To The Core Collaboration : The song interpolates Scatman

: It was officially released on June 14, 2019, through Iceberg Records . Meaning & Inspiration