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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

On August 25, perhaps the most successful song of OutKast’s entire career will turn 20 years old. But before “Hey Ya!” was released as one of the two promotional singles for their fifth album ...

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 ...

We take a listen to "Hey Ya," the Grammy-nominated single from the hip-hop duo Outkast. And take a Weekend Edition staff photo to go along with it.

Just ten years ago, Big Boi and André 3000 (better known then as Outkast) released two lead singles off of their double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. One of them was called “Hey Ya!” and, boy, ...

Predicting the future of music is a dicey bet, even when you extend the footprint back a quarter-century. Ask me now what songs of the past two-and-a-half decades are going to keep getting covered and ...