: 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 Way You Move," the smooth, bass-heavy counterpart to the frantic energy of "Hey Ya!", stands as one of the most enduring hits of the early 2000s and a defining moment for Outkast's Big Boi. The Birth of a Smooth Classic
: Includes a driving bassline played by Debra Killings and a triumphant horn section from Hornz Unlimited.
: It peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004, famously replacing "Hey Ya!" at the top spot.