André 3000 wrote the song in 2002. “Hey Ya!” became an instant hit among fans and critics alike, earning Outkast a place in the spotlight. It grew successful in North America, first charting on the ...

Outkast's seminal hit "Hey Ya!" is one of the defining songs of the 2000s. An undeniably catchy earworm, its addictive melody and snappy hook have been filling dancefloors for the best part of the ...

How does someone try to prove that a song is distracting? First, Pass Me Fast looked at Spotify’s most popular songs. They did not include obscure songs in their ranking. Second, they calculated how ...

In an episode of Spotify’s “Under Cover,” Panic! At The Disco’s Brendon Urie shared his love for the undeniably good song “Hey Ya” by Outkast. Additionally, the band covered the song, giving it mad ...

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Here are similar songs by Outkast that share similar themes, musical elements or emotional tones with “Hey Ya!.” “Hey Ya!” was inspired by the complexities of relationships, exploring themes of love, ...

Over the years, we’ve seen hip-hop reach heights never imagined. From the booth to the classrooms of the most esteemed institutions, the beat and driving force of the genre has allowed it to shine ...

The whole place turned into a dance party when Hunt launched into the pop-hiphop tune — complete with the well-known call-and-response portion at the bridge, primarily helmed by Morris — to which fans ...

For years, fans have wonder why OutKast broke up. André 3000 and Big Boi have explained why OutKast drifted apart creatively ...

Balloons showered on Andre 3000 of OutKast Sunday night as he swung into "Hey Ya" for "about the millionth time," he said, just after the hip-hop group's song won video of the year at the annual MTV ...

From Nirvana to Radiohead to Queen, Panic! At the Disco are known for covering high-energy rock anthems at their live shows. They went in a different — and arguably more challenging — direction with ...

The Pahokee, Fla. native sang a "very unique, ʼ60s version" of OutKast's Grammy-winning 2003 hit song "Hey Ya!" during the April 28 episode of the reality competition series. Ahead of his performance, ...