Hey Ya! — OutKast (2003)

OutKast's "Hey Ya!," written and produced by André 3000, was a genre-defying hit that topped the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks from December 2003 to February 2004. The song's unique sound, blending pop, electro, funk, and neo-soul, earned it widespread critical acclaim. The joyously chaotic music video, directed by Bryan Barber, received four awards at the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards, including Video of the Year and Best Hip-Hop Video. In 2004, "Hey Ya!" won a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance. The track was certified Diamond by the RIAA in December 2024, signifying sales of over 10 million units. The song's enduring appeal is further evidenced by its ranking at number 10 on Rolling Stone's 2021 list of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time."