MC Skat Kat
MC Skat Kat is an animated cat who appeared with Paula Abdul in the video for her song "Opposites Attract" in 1989.
History
Taylor Steele got the idea for Skat Kat from the Gene Kelly movie Anchors Aweigh, in which Kelly's character dances with Jerry, the mouse from the Tom and Jerry cartoon series. Taylor would originally play small gigs dressed in full cat attire, though soon after become a studio musician with the character becoming fully animated by members of the Disney and Warner Bros. animation team, working outside the studios between major projects, under the direction of Chris Bailey.
MC Skat Kat was created by Taylor Steele and performed by The Wild Pair duo of Taylor Steele and Grant Ross on "Opposites Attract". MC Skat Kat's rap was written by Romany Malco and performed by Taylor Steele, although Malco is often mistakenly credited for being the voice of the first rap, a story perpetuated by Abdul herself.Derrick 'Delite' Stevens also provided vocals for the character in the MC Skat Kat solo album.
Podcasts:
MC Skat Kat and The Stray Mob
ALBUMS
- The Adventures of MC Skat Kat and The Stray Mob released: 1991
