The Cheat Sheet

The Outkast Song ‘Hey Ya!’ Almost Had a Very Different Name

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 ...
Newsweek

Outkast Fans Suddenly Realize How Heartbreaking the Lyrics to ‘Hey Ya!’ Are

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 ...
Yahoo

Premiere: Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” Is Now A Children’s Lullaby Thanks To ‘Rockabye Baby!’

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 Cheat Sheet

Outkast’s ‘Hey Ya!’ and The Killers’ ‘Mr. Brightside’ Among the Most Distracting Songs to Listen to While Driving

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 ...
Alternative Press

Panic! At The Disco break down Outkast’s “Hey Ya”

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 ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hey Ya: Atlanta’s Outkast now has the best-selling rap album of all time

Andre “Andre 3000″ Benjamin and Antwan “Big Boi” Patton, better known as the legendary hip-hop duo OutKast, now hold a new title: “best-selling rap album of all time.” Big Boi posted on Instagram that ...
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OutKast’s “Hey Ya!” Turned Into a Lullaby

Back in 2003, OutKast's "Hey Ya!" was an inescapable party anthem that drove the duo to the top of the Billboard charts. You may remember the pair's retro, Ed Sullivan Show-inspired music video to go ...
Variety

HBO’s saying ‘Hey Ya’ to OutKast

A correction was made to this article on June 23, 2004. HBO is near a deal to start production on its first musical, an original period tuner starring OutKast’s Andre 3000 and Big Boi. The musical was ...
Rolling Stone

Hear Panic! at the Disco Speed Up Outkast’s ‘Hey Ya’

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 ...
Uproxx

Car Seat Headrest Turned OutKast’s ‘Hey Ya’ Into An Indie Rock Anthem During A Gig In Seattle

Car Seat Headrest recently wrapped up the final dates of an extended tour of North America with a pair of gigs at the Showbox in their hometown of Seattle over the weekend and they decided to make ...
Yahoo

“The Voice ”Contestant Wows Coaches with a Jazzy Cover of Outkast's 'Hey Ya!' - Watch!

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, ...