: It was praised as an instant R&B classic and helped solidify Outkast’s status as "the coolest motherfunkers on the planet," according to TIME Magazine .
: Big Boi delivers clever, rapid-fire verses that celebrate dancing and nightlife while addressing—and dismissing—rumors of an Outkast breakup at the time. Commercial and Cultural Impact Outkast They Way You Move
While André 3000 was crafting the pop-rock fusion of "Hey Ya!" in one room of Atlanta’s Stankonia Studios, Big Boi was in another, determined not to do anything "regular". He sat on the instrumental track, created by producer Carlton "Carl-Mo" Mahone, for several years before finally "marinating" on it to create the hit. : It was praised as an instant R&B
: Features a soaring, smooth vocal performance by longtime Outkast mentor Sleepy Brown. He sat on the instrumental track, created by
The track is a masterclass in Southern hip-hop, blending Miami bass influences with soulful live instrumentation: