Hey Ya was released by Outkast in 2003 as a single from André 3000's The Love Below, one half of the duo's double album Speakerboxxx/The Love Below, and quickly became one of the decade's most recognisable pop songs. Its handclap-driven groove and singalong chorus made it a staple at parties, in films and on radio long after its chart run. On short-form video and soundboards, the short chorus excerpt survives because it is instantly familiar, upbeat and easy to drop into a joke, dance or reveal without needing any context.
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A short excerpt of Outkast's Hey Ya, featuring its catchy chorus hook and upbeat rhythm. Creators use it for dance clips and nostalgic throwback edits.
This eight-second clip captures the instantly recognisable chorus of Outkast's Hey Ya, driven by bright handclaps, a bouncy acoustic guitar and André 3000's playful, high-energy vocal delivery. It opens with a burst of rhythmic energy that feels joyful, cheeky and impossible to sit still to, instantly signalling a fun, carefree mood. The sound is short enough to work as a punchline or transition, yet familiar enough that most listeners recognise it within a second. It lifts the pace of a scene, adds a wink of nostalgia and turns an ordinary moment into something that feels like a celebration.
