Musician transforms OutKast's "Hey Ya!" into a pop-punk anthem and it's amazing

Written by Henrik Rothen

Oct.22 - 2023 7:37 PM CET

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Musician transforms OutKast's "Hey Ya!" into a pop-punk anthem and it's amazing.

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Musician Melton Alexander has given a new twist to OutKast's classic hit "Hey Ya!" by turning it into a Midwestern emo pop-punk anthem. The rendition has garnered attention and has gotten more than 17.000 likes on TikTok.

OutKast's "Hey Ya!" has been a staple in the music industry since its release. Melton Alexander's version adds a Midwestern emo spin to the song, offering a fresh take that goes in a completely different direction that the original one.

There's no doubt that most people probably didn't expect to hear such a version of "Hey Ya!", but there's also no doubt that it would have fit perfectly into the classic 'American Pie' movies.

Listen to Melton Alexanders version below

Do you remember the classic version of "Hey Ya!"? If not, you're in luck because you can listen to it right below and then compare the two versions. Which version do you like best?