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 ...
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 ...
Gigwise

Super Senstaional Outkast’s “Hey Ya!” Lyrics of All Times

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, ...
Bustle

Did You Know This Actor Was In The "Hey Ya!' Vid?

How many times have you — yes, you! — put the “Hey Ya” music video in your eyes? A bunch? Same here. (As someone who watched a ton of MTV in 2003, I'd estimate I've seen it somewhere between soooo ...
Newsweek

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

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Outkast's seminal hit "Hey Ya!" is one of the defining songs of the ...
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 ...
NME

Listen to Panic! At The Disco’s brilliant new cover of Outkast’s ‘Hey Ya!’

Panic! At The Disco recently won huge plaudits after they performed an impressive cover of Queen‘s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at the American Music Awards. After previously covering the iconic track during ...
xxlmag

OutKast’s ‘Hey Ya!’ Lyrics

Kendrick Lamar, Jay-Z, Young Thug, OutKast and Missy Elliott Picked as Part of the 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters By The New York Times Hip-Hop Artists Who’ve Gone Diamond Here’s Every Best ...
The Guardian

Hey Ya! homages

Acclaimed by Lou Reed as "the perfect rock'n'roll song" and whistled by the I'm a Celeb slackers, OutKast's jerky Hey Ya! has now really arrived. Imitations, tributes and parodies are leaping up ...
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John Legend and Stevie Wonder Perform OutKast’s “Hey Ya” on ‘Lip Sync Battle’

John Legend and Stevie Wonder teamed up for a performance of "Hey Ya" on Spike TV's Lip Sync Battle. Legend and Wonder's rendition of Outkast's 2003 hit single was near-perfect. Legend plays the role ...
Okayplayer

How “Hey Ya!” Became André 3000’s Unofficial Swan Song

“Hey Ya!” is a song about losing faith; and after 2003, André 3000 seemed to lose faith in the power of the artform. “Hey Ya!”’s outlook on relationships is bleak. André looks upon the excitement and ...